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Garrapiñadas

Garrapiñadas are snacks made with caramelized peanuts, popular in Latin America, particularly in Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Mexico and Peru.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: South American , Argentinian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 2 cups peanuts with the skin
  • 1½ cup caster sugar
  • 1¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • vegetable oil
Equipment
  • Saucepan with thick bottom
  • Candy thermometer
  • Wooden board

Instructions

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  1. Using a paper towel, spread a thin layer of vegetable oil on a wooden board and set aside.
  2. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the peanuts, sugar and water.
  3. Cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, stirring continuously.
  4. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix well.
  5. After caramelization, the sugar crystallizes and becomes like a kind of white sand.
  6. At this time, slightly increase the heat so that this sand melts, liquefies and sticks to the peanuts.
  7. Remove from heat and mix well.
  8. Transfer the caramelized peanuts to the oiled wooden board.
  9. Using a spatula, spread the peanuts, separating them as much as possible and allow to cool, then harden.
  10. Once cool, store the garrapiñadas in a glass jar in a cool place or in the refrigerator.