Sugar-Coated Peanuts - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. shelled peanuts
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1/4 tsp. red food coloring
1/4 tsp. maple flavoring

Preparation

Combine last four ingredients in a large iron skillet.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add nuts to mixture which will crystallize as soon as it sticks to nuts.
Pour on baking sheet and cook in 300\u00b0 oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.