5.0 from 6 votes
Easy Candied Cashews Recipe
These quick and easy Cardamom and saffron infused cashews are ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories: 249 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw whole cashews
- ⅔ cup sugar
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ½ teaspoon saffron
optional garnish
- 1 tablespoon dried rose petals
- 1 tablespoon pistachios chopped
Instructions
- Roast cashews on low to medium heat until heated through, about 5 minutes. Make sure to not brown them as it will change the taste. Note: You can also air fry cashews at 300 F for 3 minutes without preheating the air fryer.
- Add water, sugar, and saffron to a medium pan and bring it to a boil. Once the syrup starts bubbling, check for the one string consistency (see notes).
- Add the cashews and cardamom. Turn the heat off. Add rose petals and pistachios if using. Mix well. Keep stirring as the sugar syrup thickens and coats the cashews. The sugar syrup will completely dry out after 5 to 7 minutes.
- Take out the cashews in a tray. Separate any that are sticking to each other. Allow the cashews to completely cool. Store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- How to check for one-string consistency
- Method 1: Add a few drops of syrup to a small plate and allow it to cool for a few seconds. Then dip your index finger in the syrup and press it on your thumb. Slowly open and close the index and thumb fingers and you should see a string being formed between the two fingers. For best results remember to allow the syrup to cool just a bit before you test it.
- Method 2: Use a digital thermometer and dip it in the syrup. For accuracy, make sure that the thermometer tip is not touching the bottom of the pan. Once the thermometer reaches 220 F which should be around 4 to 5 minutes turn the heat off.
Nutrition Information
Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Sodium
5mg
(0%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
19g
(38%)
Vitamin A
4IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 4IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.