cashew brittle
Cashew brittle is a glass-like, deeply caramelized hard candy that’s deliciously sweet and salty. Use whole cashews for a gorgeous candy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 20
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (1/2 oz) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (2 0z) water
- 1/2 cup (170g) corn syrup
- 1 3/4 cups (8 oz) raw whole cashews
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Instructions
- Lightly butter a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.
- Combine sugar and water in a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
- Add corn syrup and increase heat to high. Continue to cook without stirring, until mixture reaches 239°F (115°C).
- Add cashews and cook, stirring constantly, to 311°F (155°F). Remove from heat and stir in butter, vanilla and salt. Sprinkle baking soda over top and stir until fully combined. Pour mixture onto prepared sheet pan and use an offset spatula to quickly spread about 1/4-inch thick. If desired, use 2 forks (or gloved hands) to gently pull and stretch the brittle to be thinner.
- Let sit at room temperature to cool completely. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 134
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 5.9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Protein: 1.8g
- Cholesterol: 1.5mg
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