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Cashew Brittle Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. Sugar
1 c. Light Corn Syrup
1 c. Butter
16 oz. Cashews, coarsely chopped
1 ½ tsp. Baking Soda, Sifted
Directions:
Directions:
Butter large baking sheet and sides of heavy 3 quart saucepan. In saucepan combine sugar, syrup, butter and 1/2 cup water. Cook over medium high heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Clip candy thermometer to pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thermometer register 275 degrees (soft crack stage).

Stir in cashews. Continue cooking the candy, stirring frequently, until thermometer registers 295 degrees (hard crack stage). Remove from heat. Sprinkle the soda over mixture stirring constantly. Pour the cashew brittle mixture onto the baking sheet. Cool thoroughly. Break into pieces. Makes 2 1/4 pounds.

 

 

 

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