Best Cashew And Cayenne Brittle Recipes

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CASHEW AND CAYENNE BRITTLE



Cashew and Cayenne Brittle image

Brittle can be a showcase for a variety of ingredients, giving each homemade batch its owntexture and flavor. For recipes and inspiration, try one of our variations.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 1 sheet (about 9 by 11 inches)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups whole salted cashews
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Basic Brittle

Steps:

  • Coat a 12-by-17-inchrimmed baking sheet withcooking spray. Bring sugarand corn syrup to a boil in amedium saucepan, stirringand brushing down sides witha wet pastry brush to preventsugar crystals from forming,until sugar dissolves. Cook,swirling occasionally, untilmixture just starts to turn goldenaround edge.
  • Stir in mix-ins. Cook, stirringoccasionally, until mixtureis pale amber, about8 minutes. Pour onto bakingsheet without spreading.Let cool. Break into pieces.

CASHEW BRITTLE



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Incredibly quick and easy, but absolutely delicious. I have a peanut allergy and absolutely loved this cashew brittle. You'll want to make it again and again.

Provided by Criss & Sarah

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ tablespoons butter, or as needed
2 cups white sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3 cups unsalted cashews, a mixture of whole and chopped
2 teaspoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Spread 1 1/2 tablespoons butter all over a rimmed baking sheet until heavily coated.
  • Stir sugar and corn syrup together in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, uncovered, for 4 1/2 minutes. Stir and microwave for 3 minutes longer.
  • Stir in cashews, 2 teaspoons butter, and salt. Microwave until mixture turns a light amber color, 1 minute to 1 minute 40 seconds; mixture will be very hot. Quickly stir in baking powder and vanilla extract until light and well mixed. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet immediately and spread with a metal spatula.
  • Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 20 minutes. Break into small pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 263.1 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

CASHEW BRITTLE



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Craving candy? Try a nutty twist on homemade old-fashioned peanut brittle.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 72

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 lb cashews (3 cups)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200°F. Grease 2 large cookie sheets with butter; keep warm in oven. (Keeping the cookie sheets warm allows the candy to be spread 1/4 inch thick without it setting up.) Grease long metal spatula with butter; set aside.
  • In small bowl, mix baking soda, 1 teaspoon water and the vanilla; set aside. In 3-quart saucepan, mix sugar, 1 cup water and the corn syrup. Cook over medium heat about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to 240°F on candy thermometer or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from water.
  • Stir in butter and cashews. Cook about 13 minutes, stirring constantly, to 300°F or until small amount of mixture dropped into cup of very cold water separates into hard, brittle threads. (Watch carefully so mixture does not burn.) Immediately remove from heat. Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
  • Pour half of candy mixture onto each cookie sheet and quickly spread about 1/4 inch thick with buttered spatula. Cool completely, at least 1 hour. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 35 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

CASHEW BRITTLE



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I like this quick and easy recipe because it doesn't require a candy thermometer. It also makes a wonderful gift for nut lovers on your list. -Rhonda Glenn, Prince Frederick, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3/4 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 teaspoons butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 to 1-1/2 cups salted cashew halves
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Grease a baking sheet with 1 teaspoon butter., In a microwave-safe bowl, mix sugar and corn syrup; microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes. Stir to dissolve sugar; microwave 2 minutes longer. Stir in cashews and remaining butter; microwave on high for 40 seconds. Stir; continue microwaving in 20-second intervals until mixture turns a light amber color, about 1-2 minutes. (Mixture will be very hot.) Quickly stir in baking soda and vanilla until light and foamy., Immediately pour onto prepared pan, spreading with a metal spatula; cool slightly. Refrigerate until set, 15-20 minutes., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BUTTERY CAYENNE-CASHEW CRUNCH



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Categories     Candy     Nut     Cashew     Spice     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 1 1/3 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole salted cashews
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Butter nonstick baking sheet. Combine all ingredients in large nonstick skillet. Stir over low heat until butter melts and sugars dissolve. Increase heat to medium and boil, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown, thickens and begins to mass together, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly. Cool completely. Break into pieces.

SHORECOOK'S CASHEW BRITTLE



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Through the years I have always made peanut brittle, but when my hubby could no longer have peanuts, I replaced them with cashews. This is one of my biggest requests at Christmas. It makes a nice thank-you gift as well and is a hit at bake sales.

Provided by SHORECOOK

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon butter
1 ½ cups salted cashews
1 cup white sugar
½ cup light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.
  • Combine cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high until sugar melts and mixture is hot, about 6 1/2 minutes.
  • Stir 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract into cashew mixture. Microwave until hot, about 2 1/2 minutes more. Stir baking soda into cashew mixture until light and foamy. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet. Cool completely and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 4.1 mg, Fat 7.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 189.3 mg, Sugar 17 g

BASIC BRITTLE



Basic Brittle image

Brittle can be a showcase for a variety of ingredients, giving each homemade batch its owntexture and flavor. For recipes and inspiration, try one of our variations: Lemon and Almond Brittle, Pine Nut and Rosemary Brittle, Cashew and Cayenne Brittle, Pepita and Lavender Brittle, Coconut and Spice Brittle, Espresso and Walnut Brittle.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 1 sheet (about 9 by 11 inches)

Number Of Ingredients 4

Vegetable oil cooking spray
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
Mix-ins, according to variation

Steps:

  • Coat a 12-by-17-inch rimmed baking sheet withcooking spray. Bring sugar and corn syrup to a boil in a medium saucepan, stirring and brushing down sides with a wet pastry brush to prevent sugar crystals from forming, until sugar dissolves. Cook,swirling occasionally, until mixture just starts to turn golden around edge.
  • Stir in mix-ins. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture is pale amber, about 8 minutes. Pour onto baking sheet without spreading. Let cool. Break into pieces.

BUTTERY CAYENNE CASHEW CRUNCH



Buttery Cayenne Cashew Crunch image

A buttery sweet nut brittle candy with a mild heat after the sweet. Not as hard as many brittles, it's very easy on the teeth. Got this from a magazine (can't remember which one). Made it for xmas gifts and it was a big hit. Mmmm, sweet and spicy buttery goodness...

Provided by Kitsune

Categories     Candy

Time 20m

Yield 1 1/3 pounds, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups whole salted cashews
10 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (OR 1 teaspoon chipotle chile pepper)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Butter a non-stick baking sheet.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large non-stick skillet.
  • Stir over low heat until butter melts and sugars dissolve.
  • Increase heat to medium and boil, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown, thickens, and begins to mass together (foams), about 5 minutes.
  • Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly.
  • Cool completely. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 813.3, Fat 60.6, SaturatedFat 24.5, Cholesterol 76.3, Sodium 596.5, Carbohydrate 65.3, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 43.2, Protein 10.8

CASHEW BRITTLE



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Categories     Candy     Cashew     Raw

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup corn syrup
1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup raw unsalted cashews
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Line a nonstick sheet pan with parchment or a silicone mat, and set aside.
  • Heat the corn syrup, sugar, and salt in a medium saucepan set over medium-high heat. Cook until the temperature reaches 310 degrees F on a candy thermometer. Once the mixture reaches 310 degrees F, remove from the stove; quickly add the baking soda, cashews, and butter, and keep stirring constantly. The mixture will stay opaque.
  • Carefully pour the hot mixture onto the mat-or parchment-covered sheet pan, and spread across the pan with wooden spoon. Cool for 1 1/2 hours. Break into 2-inch pieces.
  • note
  • A silicone mat works best to avoid a sticky clean-up; do not use waxed paper, which will melt and stick under the heat of the candy.

CASHEW BRITTLE



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My parents own a candy store and my Dad is always trying something with a twist. I love cashews so this is his answer for a brittle.

Provided by edgar5rus

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon water
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup light corn syrup
4 tablespoons butter
4 1/2 cups salted cashew pieces

Steps:

  • Mix baking soda, 1-teaspoon water and vanilla and set aside.
  • Mix sugar, 1/2-cup water and the corn syrup in a copper constant stir kettle.
  • Cook over medium heat until 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.
  • Add butter and cashews.
  • Cook until 300 degrees on candy thermometer.
  • Immediately turn off the heat.
  • Quickly stir in baking soda mixture until light and foamy.
  • Pour onto a half sheet pan, roll with a marble rolling pin until about ¼ inch thick.
  • Cool completely: at least 1 hour.
  • Break into pieces and store in a covered container.
  • This makes about 3.25 lbs of brittle.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1209.5, Fat 55.4, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 957.7, Carbohydrate 177.4, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 120.5, Protein 15.8

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