CASHEW BRITTLE

Cashew Brittle image

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

Ingredients

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