This recipe for cashew brittle is perfect for Christmas.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup real butter (not margarine)
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 1/2 cups salted cashew pieces
Preparation:
Makes about 1 pound candy.
In 2-quart saucepan combine sugar, butter and corn syrup. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 290 degrees (25 to 30 minutes).
Remove from heat; stir in cashews. Spread to 1/4-inch thickness on waxed paper lined baking pan. Let cool completely, then break into pieces. - Alexandria, forum member