Groundnut Sugar Cake

Delight in a taste of the Caribbean with this traditional Grenadian confectionery—Groundnut Sugar Cake. This sweet and nutty treat features perfectly roasted peanuts enveloped in a ginger-infused syrup. Ideal for snacking or sharing, it's a taste of Grenada that brings warmth and flavor to any occasion.

Ingredients

🥜 1 pound unsalted peanuts shelled and roasted, no brand specified
🌿 1-2 inches fresh ginger root, peeled and grated, no brand specified
🍚 1 to 1.5 cups white granulated sugar, no brand specified
💧 1/2 to 3/4 cup water, measured with Pyrex measuring cup

Instructions

1- Roast Peanuts:

• Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
• Spread shelled peanuts evenly on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for approximately 2 hours.
• Once roasted, remove, and let them cool completely.
• Rub the peanuts between your hands to remove their skins and sift through to ensure all shells are detached.

2- Prepare Ginger:

• While the peanuts cool, peel and grate the fresh ginger root into a small bowl.

3- Make Syrup:

• In a heavy-gauge metal pot or skillet, combine sugar and water.
• Add the grated ginger and stir the mixture over medium-high heat.
• Bring it to a boil, ensuring all the sugar dissolves.
• Reduce the heat and allow it to simmer until the syrup thickens and takes on a golden-brown hue.

4- Combine Peanuts and Syrup:

• Once the syrup is ready, promptly remove it from the heat and pour it over the peanuts in a large stainless steel bowl.
• Thoroughly mix using a wooden spoon to ensure each peanut is well coated.

5- Set the Sugar Cake:

• Spread the mixture evenly onto a clean baking sheet, using the back of the wooden spoon to flatten it to the desired thickness.
• Allow it to cool completely until it hardens.

6- Break Apart and Serve:

• Once set, break the sugar cake into small, manageable pieces.
• Serve the sugar cake as a delightful snack or package individual portions in small plastic bags for easy sharing.

Prep Time: 2.5 hours (includes roasting and cooling peanuts)
Cook Time: 15 minutes for syrup preparation
Total Time: Approximately 4 hours
Servings: 8-10 pieces
Equipment:

• Oven (no brand specified)
• Baking sheet (generic metal)
• Pyrex measuring cup
• Stainless steel bowl (no brand specified)
• Metal pot or skillet (no brand specified)
• Handheld grater (no brand specified)
• Wooden spoon (no brand specified)

Cooking Tips

• Patching Peanuts: Slow roasting at 300°F helps in easy skin removal.
• Ginger Flavor: Adjust the ginger quantity according to your taste preference.
• Quick Work Required: Mix the syrup and peanuts swiftly to prevent hardening before transfer.

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Groundnut Sugar Cake