Cashew Brittle
Our delicious cashew brittle combines the sweetness and crunch of classic peanut brittle with the rich, buttery flavor of cashews to create a brittle that will knock your socks off!
Servings: 15 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup cashews, coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- In a microwave safe glass bowl, or an 8 cup measuring cup, stir together sugar and corn syrup.
- Microwave on high for 3 ½ - 4 minutes.
- Stir the cashews into the bowl and microwave for 2-3 minutes on high (2 minutes is perfect for me) until the mixture is light brown or golden color.
- Stir in the butter and the vanilla. Microwave for an additional 1 minute.
- Next, add the baking soda and mix well.
- Immediately pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out in an even layer to desired thickness.
- Work quickly as it sets up fast.
- Let cool completely then break into pieces
Notes
Tips
- Be sure to use fresh baking soda to ensure the proper reaction that gives the brittle its wonderful texture.
- A quick, coarse chop is all you need to make the cashews the perfect size for the brittle.
- Work quickly when spreading out the brittle. It sets up fast!
- Microwaves vary so adjust the time that works best for your specific microwave.