Cashew Brittle

Cashew Brittle

I was given this recipe a few years ago. Cooked in the microwave it is an easy recipe and pretty much fool proof. It takes just a few minutes to make and is ready in a little over 30 minutes from when you start- including cooling time. I have a friend who likes to drizzle the brittle with melted chocolate- but I prefer it plain- if we can ever think of cashew brittle as plain!!

Cashew Brittle

2 c. cashews*

1 c. sugar

1/2 c. corn syrup

1/8 t. salt

1 t. butter

1 t. vanilla

1 t. baking soda

Butter or oil a large baking sheet and set aside. In a 3-4 quart glass bowl combine the nuts, sugar, corn syrup and salt. Microwave on high for 3 minutes. Remove from microwave, stir well and return to microwave. Cook 3 more minutes in microwave. Remove and stir in butter and vanilla, stirring until butter has melted. Return to microwave for and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from microwave and stir in baking soda. Stir until well blended and pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet. Spread out quickly then allow to cool. Once cool, break into pieces. Store in a cool, dry place. I normally store it in a tin or plastic container with a tight-fitting lid.

* I used salted cashews but feel free to experiment with other nuts

Note: Use high power setting on microwave.

Placing ingredients in the bowl

Hot out of the microwave

Spread out quickly onto prepared pan

Cooling down

Break into pieces once cooled