TRIPLE-NUT CANDY

Triple-Nut Candy image

I've been making homemade candy for years. Family and friends look forward to this caramel and nut sweet treat each Christmas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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Ingredients

1 cup walnut halves
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup Brazil nuts, halved
1 teaspoon butter
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup light corn syrup

Steps:

Place the walnuts, pecans and Brazil nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 4-8 minutes or until toasted and golden brown, stirring once. Cool on a wire rack. Line an 8-in. square pan with foil; grease the foil with butter and set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream and corn syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in the toasted nuts. Cook, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238° (soft-ball stage). , Remove from the heat. Stir with a wooden spoon until creamy and thickened. Quickly spread into prepared pan; cool. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. , Using foil, lift candy out of pan; discard foil. Cut candy into squares. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.