Cashew Brittle 🍯
Ingredients:
- Non-stick cooking spray
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 ¼ cups cashew halves and pieces
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
How I make this:
1. Preheat your oven to 350˚.
2. Prepare your supplies. Line a large baking sheet with a silicone baking sheet or heavy-duty foil. Spray the foil generously with non-stick cooking spray. Also, spray a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl and a table knife with non-stick cooking spray. Place the baking pan in the oven to heat it up, which makes spreading the brittle easier.
3. Combine the sugar and corn syrup in the prepared bowl. Stir until it’s thick and sugary. Microwave on high for 3½ minutes until the mixture becomes clear and very light in color.
4. Carefully remove the bowl from the microwave (it’ll be hot!) and mix in the cashews. Microwave again on high for 3 minutes until the mixture turns light golden brown.
5. Remove the bowl from the microwave, add butter and vanilla, and stir. Microwave for another 1 minute until it turns a medium amber color.
6. Take the bowl out and sprinkle the baking soda over the mixture. Stir gently until the baking soda is just incorporated. The mixture will foam up and shift to a caramel color.
7. Remove the heated baking pan from the oven. Immediately pour the mixture onto the pan, spreading it thin with a non-stick sprayed spatula. Don’t worry about tears or holes—it’ll be broken into pieces later.
8. Cool the brittle completely, then lift the foil or silicone sheet from the pan. Break the brittle into pieces and store it in an airtight container.
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