You might need to break up any huge pieces, but for the most part, the pieces should be bite sized. You’ll also need a large saucepan, a candy thermometer, a silicone or wooden spoon, a cookie sheet and parchment paper. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1 1/2 cups roasted and salted cashews 1 teaspoon butter 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Then just let the sugar dry until it’s…BRITTLE! I lifted my brittle off the baking sheet it dried on then dropped it onto my counter with a loud *smack!* and it instantly shattered. Any kind of roasted and salted nut will work in this recipe. Place sugar, salt, butter and water in a medium saucepan over high heat. Now is the time to sprinkle on the sea salt or any other toppings you might want to mix in. Line a baking sheet or jelly roll pan with a silicone baking mat or foil greased with butter. Toast cashews on an unlined rimmed baking sheet, tossing once, until just beginning to. Easy and delicious, cashew brittle is a delicious and simple candy treat to make at home. Made with sugar, corn syrup, and cashews, buttery cashew brittle is a delicious, crunchy treat to have on hand for guests, family, and friends. Gently spread the nuts and melted sugar onto a silicone mat or parchment paper. Lightly coat a silicone baking mat or parchment paper with nonstick spray. Wrap it in a cellophane bag with a ribbon and give it along with other decadent homemade candy recipes. My handy candy thermometer shows me exactly when to remove the pot from the heat: at 310 F
The most important part, however, is making sure the sugar reaches the right temperature to actually be brittle. I prefer cashews over regular old peanuts, but you can use most nuts from almonds to pistachios – or even mix and match your favorites! You really can’t go wrong with nuts and sugar. Peanut brittle is made of hard sugar candy that shatters easily. Something about peanut brittle always puts me in the holiday spirit! With Christmas only a few days away, and (shockingly) no more presents to wrap, I decided to whip up a batch of cashew brittle.
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