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Salted Cashew Brittle

Perfect for any time of day, this recipe delivers great flavor effortlessly.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cool Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 678 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup superfine sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup OR 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups lightly salted and roasted cashews
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt flakes

Instructions

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  1. Place sugar into a small pot with tall sides and shake the pot to make sure the sugar has a flat and even surface. Attach a candy thermometer to the side of the pot, making sure the tip isn’t touching the bottom of the pot.
  2. Top sugar with cut butter and corn syrup and place over medium heat. Cook mixture until sugar melts completely and mixture begins to caramelize.
  3. Gently stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate the melting butter into the melted sugar. Continue to cook the sugar and butter until an amber color develops and the candy thermometer reaches 310˚F.
  4. Quickly remove the mixture from the heat and stir in cashews.
  5. Pour mixture onto a silpat (or foil) lined baking sheet (with raised edges), moving the baking sheet around on a slit tilt to create an even 1/4 inch layer.
  6. Allow the brittle to set for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle the surface with the sea salt. Set aside until the brittle has completely hardened (about 20 to 30 minutes).
  7. Using the bottom of a knife handle, crack the brittle in multiple areas until you have sizeable serving pieces. Store in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Notes

  • **If using water instead of corn syrup: Once you’ve shaken the pot of sugar, so the sugar has a flat and even surface, slowly pour the water around the perimeter of the pot so the edges of the sugar get wet….this will help to prevent the sugar from crystalizing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 678kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 52g (80%) Saturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 1178mg (49%) Potassium 267mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 945IU (19%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 678

% Daily Value*

Calories 678kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1178mg 49%
Potassium 267mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 945IU 19%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.