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Close-up of sweet caramelised peanuts in a glass bowl with yellow flowers in the background.

Garrapiñada de Mani Recipe

Keep a jar of Garrapiñada de Mani on hand for quick snacking. The caramelised coating gives every peanut a crisp bite, light sweetness, and satisfying crunch that’s hard to resist.

Course: Snack
Cuisine: Latin American
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Author: Manuela Zangara

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw peanuts – skin on
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¾ tsp vanillina powder OR vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a pan, combine the raw peanuts, sugar, and water.
  2. Cook over medium heat for about 8 minutes, stirring continuously.
  3. Add the vanillina or vanilla extract and mix well.
  4. As the mixture caramelises, the sugar will crystallise. Once it coats the peanuts evenly, the garrapiñada is ready.
  5. Pour the mixture onto a tray lined with baking paper, spread it out, and let it cool and harden.
  6. Enjoy!