MAPLE-SPICE CASHEW BRITTLE

Maple-Spice Cashew Brittle image

Crunchy cashews dot this tasty golden brittle, and a hint of spice makes it delightfully different. -Annie Rundle, Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 3/4 pound.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 teaspoons butter, divided
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 cup chopped cashews
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon maple flavoring

Steps:

Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 teaspoon butter., In a microwave-safe 8-cup glass measuring bowl, mix sugar and corn syrup until blended. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 3 minutes; stir. Microwave, uncovered, on high 2-1/2 minutes longer. Stir in cashews, cinnamon, cayenne, salt and remaining butter., Microwave, uncovered, on high for 2 to 2-1/2 minutes or until mixture turns a light amber color (mixture will be very hot). Quickly stir in baking soda and maple flavoring (mixture will foam). Immediately pour into prepared pan, spreading with a metal spatula. Cool completely., Break brittle into pieces. Store between layers of waxed paper in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.