Peanut butter and honey candy
You make this gluten-free treat in less than 5 minutes with only two main ingredients peanut butter and honey.
Equipment
- 1 candy thermometer
- 1 medium non-stick saucepan
- 1 Rubber spatula
- 1 air-tight container
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Honey Heaping spoon or 100g (3.5 oz)
- 3 tbsp Peanut butter Heaping spoon or 100g (3.5 oz)
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 pinch Crystal salt flakes
Instructions
- Bring honey to a boil in an medium non-stick saucepan. On high heat let the honey boil until it reaches 120℃ (248℉) on a candy thermometer
- Remove the pot from the heat and add the peanut butter and vanilla extract (optional). Use a silicon rubber spatula and mix until well combined. If you want to add some extra nuts you can do so now.
- Pour the mixture into a small plastic food container, sprinkle some crystal salt flakes over the mixture (optional) and cover with a lid. Allow it to cool before placing it in the refrigerator.
- Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours. Remove the peanut butter and honey candy from the food container and cut it into pieces.
- If you want to make the candy thinner, you can spread the mixture on parchment paper and then cool it. Then store it in an air-tight container.
Notes
The ratio is simple: 1 part honey to 1 part peanut butter
- You can use any nut butter of your choice and even Tahini (sesame paste).
- You can even add some extra nuts in the mixture or top it with some chocolate.