Cashew Nut Brittle

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This classic Cashew Nut Brittle is a delightful confection that combines the crunch of raw cashews with a hard, glass-like sugar coating. The addition of baking soda creates a light, airy texture as the candy foams up, resulting in delicate shards that melt on the tongue. Rich unsalted butter and a touch of vanilla provide a warm, nutty aroma that makes this treat irresistible. Perfect for holiday gift baskets, festive gatherings, or as a sweet indulgence with afternoon tea. It requires careful attention to candy temperatures but rewards you with a professional-quality homemade candy that stores beautifully in an airtight container for weeks.

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Cashew Nut Brittle

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1 Calories: 1063.2

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This classic Cashew Nut Brittle is a delightful confection that combines the crunch of raw cashews with a hard, glass-like sugar coating. The addition of baking soda creates a light, airy texture as the candy foams up, resulting in delicate shards that melt on the tongue. Rich unsalted butter and a touch of vanilla provide a warm, nutty aroma that makes this treat irresistible. Perfect for holiday gift baskets, festive gatherings, or as a sweet indulgence with afternoon tea. It requires careful attention to candy temperatures but rewards you with a professional-quality homemade candy that stores beautifully in an airtight container for weeks.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare two baking sheets by coating them with butter and setting them aside.
  2. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water.
  3. Stir over low heat until the butter is completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  4. Increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugar crystals.
  5. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and continue cooking without stirring until the temperature reaches 275 degrees F (135&# 194;°C) (soft-crack stage).
  6. Add the raw cashew nuts to the hot syrup and stir gently to coat them evenly.
  7. Continue cooking without stirring until the candy thermometer registers 295 degrees F (146ðC) (hard-crack stage), which takes about 5 more minutes.
  8. Remove the pan from the heat immediately.
  9. Quickly sift 2 teaspoons of baking soda evenly over the surface of the hot syrup; the mixture will foam up significantly, so stand back.
  10. Immediately stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to distribute the baking soda and flavor throughout the mixture.
  11. Pour the foaming brittle at once onto the prepared buttered baking sheets.
  12. Tilt the sheets gently to spread the brittle into a thin, even layer about 1/2-inch thick.
  13. Allow the brittle to cool completely at room temperature until it becomes firm and brittle, about 15-20 minutes.
  14. Break the cooled brittle into irregular pieces by hand or with a knife.
  15. Store the brittle in an airtight container to maintain crispness.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1063.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.6g75%
Saturated Fat 30.6g153%
Cholesterol 129.0mg43%
Sodium 702006.6mg29251%
Total Carbohydrate 163.9g55%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 139.3g
Protein 0.5g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: brittle, cashew, candy, crunchy, dessert, gifts, holidays, homemade, nutritious, snack, sweet, tea-time, treat, vanilla, vegetarian
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