Sweet and salty all at once, this easy confection is fast and fun to make and share.
1 cup caster sugar
1/3 plus 1 tbs. golden syrup
60ml water
1 cup salted peanuts
2 tbs. softened butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/4 tsp. baking soda
Line a baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
Tip the sugar, golden syrup and water into a heavy saucepan and gently bring to a boil. Adjust the heat and boil vigorously for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts, followed by the butter, vanilla extract and baking soda. Pour onto the prepared pan and spread out with a wooden spoon. Allow to cool completely, then break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Cooking with Nigella 
This recipe is lovely, however, you will need a thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature. To avoid disappointment heat your sugar to about 300 f then take it off the heat before adding everything else. Do it too early your caramel will be soft, too long and it will burn. Even chefs recommend this. Also try salted cashews, my family love this and I get asked to make it every Christmas
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