Cashew Brittle Candy

Submitted by Wendelina

"This "brittle" is great because it doesn't get so hard that your teeth break trying to bite it! It's super easy to make. It's light, crunchy and sweet. You could use different nuts in it, but I like the cashews best. I triple the batch because it goes fast!"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 1/2 lbs
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup salted butter
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
• 1 cup cashews

directions

1. In a heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, butter and corn syrup.
2. Bring to a boil, and keep boiling while stirring constantly until mixture turns Tan in color and leaves the sides of the pan (hard crack stage, 295 degrees).
3. I use a whisk to keep the consistency even and the butter from separating.
4. Add cashews, stir well and pour onto a greased cookie sheet or silicone covered pan.
5. Spread to desired thickness (1/8 to 1/4 inch).
6. Cool and then break into bite-sized pieces.

Reviews

[The Real Cake Baker]

I just made this to sell at a Certified Farmer's Market. I had to make 2 batches because I almost ate the entire first batch. I did add 1/2 teaspoon of Vanilla extract. These were so delicious. I am sure my customers will like it. I also made a batch with peanuts.

 

[laura r.]

I am trying this tonight. I gave 5 stars so I could POST. TO THOSE (I know it's been years) who have said the butter separates, DO NOT USE REAL BUTTER. USE PARKAY OR IMPERIAL MARGARINE STICKS. Same happened to me when I made toffee and I quit using REAL BUTTER. Margarine WILL NOT separate and be just as good esp with Parkay or Imperial

 

[Bone Man]

Yeah, it's a DARNED SHAME that we can only award 5 measely stars! I handed this one off to my wife for preparation and when she discovered how EASY this is, she made 3 batches to give away as Christmas gifts to the neighbors. And, man, is this stuff ever delicious -- a nice mellow buttery flavor. Better than any peanut brittle or cashew brittle I've ever had! Thanks a million, Wendelina, for this fine recipe! pat, the old bone man

 

[Lori F.]

Wow!! So easy to make and so delicious!! I can't stop eating it! I doubled the recipe. This is supposed to be saved for Christmas but I just may need to make another batch!

 

[Chef Cameo]

This was so very easy to make. The ingredients were simple. I used roasted peanuts but I've made it with all different nuts. I poured it straight onto a greased cookie sheet and put it on the floor of our cold garage to cool. Going to make great gifts. I love that it's not so hard that it sticks to your teeth. That makes it worth everyone of the 5 stars. We like a lot of nuts so I used around 1-3/4 cups peanuts so every bite means is filled with peanuts. I flattened it with a pancake turner and it spread easily if you do it quickly. Loved it...thanks for a great recipe Wendelina.