Best 10 Raisin Cashew Clusters Recipes

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Raisin cashew clusters are a delightful snack or dessert that combine the sweet and chewy flavors of raisins and cashews with a crunchy, caramelized coating. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy treat to make at home or a unique gift for friends and family, these clusters are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and nutritious snack that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

RAISIN CASHEW DROPS



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At Christmas, I serve these bite-size chocolates in festive paper cups decorated with snowmen or Santas. They're easy to make, and my family loves the combination of salty and sweet.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups coarsely chopped cashews
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips with milk and corn syrup for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla until blended. Stir in cashews and raisins., Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until firm. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

PEANUT RAISIN CLUSTERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 to 30 clusters

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over barely simmering water, stirring frequently. When melted, remove from the heat and mix in the peanuts and raisins. Drop the mixture by the spoonful onto a sheet pan lined with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat, or pour into a buttered loaf pan lined with plastic wrap. Let set at room temperature until firm and completely cooled. If using a loaf pan, cut up into squares. Store in an airtight container.

INDIAN-STYLE RICE WITH CASHEWS, RAISINS AND TURMERIC



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A colorful, fragrant Indian-style rice. If desired, for presentation purposes, the rice can pressed into a lightly-oiled bowl, inverted and unmolded on to a decorative serving plate, and then garnished with fresh cilantro and slices of lime and tomato.

Provided by MICHELLE0011

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ½ cups basmati rice
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 ¼ (14 ounce) cans chicken stock
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 bay leaf
½ cup raisins
¾ cup cashew halves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Stir in rice, and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in the coconut milk, chicken stock, cumin, coriander, red pepper flakes, salt, turmeric, bay leaf, raisins, and cashew halves. Bring to a boil, then cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.9 calories, Carbohydrate 55.8 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 25.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 791.7 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

CHOCOLATE CASHEW CLUSTERS



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People are crazy about these cashews coated in toffee and three kinds of chocolate. They make gift-giving sweet and simple for me!-Virginia Sauer, Wantagh, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 3 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

16 ounces white baking chocolate, chopped
7 ounces milk chocolate, chopped
7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
4 cups salted cashews
3/4 cup milk chocolate English toffee bits

Steps:

  • In a large heavy saucepan over low heat, cook and stir the chocolates until melted. Remove from heat; stir in cashews and toffee bits. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CASHEW CLUSTERS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Cook 1 1/2 cups sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, swirling the pan but not stirring, until dark amber, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in 2 tablespoons butter and 3 cups salted cashews. Pour onto an oiled baking sheet and separate into small clusters with 2 forks. Let harden.

RAISIN CLUSTERS



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Make and share this Raisin Clusters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Theresa Thunderbird

Categories     Candy

Time 13m

Yield 30 Clusters

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup milk chocolate chips
1/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups raisins

Steps:

  • Line baking sheet with buttered wax paper; set aside.
  • Melt chocolate with condensed milk and vanilla in heavy small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in raisins.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto prepared baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.3, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 6.1, Carbohydrate 10.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 8.1, Protein 0.6

RAISIN-CASHEW CLUSTERS



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Categories     Chocolate     Nut     Candy     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup raisins
1 pound raw cashews or dry roasted unsalted cashews
1 pound milk chocolate confectioners' coating

Steps:

  • Place raisins in a steamer basket. Place over, but not touching, boiling water. Steam, covered, for 5 minutes. Let raisins stand at room temperature 2 hours or till completely dry*.
  • To roast raw cashews, spread in a shallow baking pan. Bake in 350° oven 15 minutes or till light brown.
  • In a large heavy saucepan melt the confectioners' coating over low heat. Remove from heat. Stir in cashews. Add raisins; mix well. Drop by teaspoon onto waxed paper. Let stand till form. Store, tightly covered, in a cool place.
  • *Note: Steaming softens the raisins. For a chewier candy, omit this step.
  • Per piece: 75 cal., 1 g pro., 9 g carbo., 4 g fat, 15 mg sodium.

GOLDEN RAISIN-CASHEW TRAIL MIX



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Looking for a cashew trail mix recipe? Bring along Golden Raisin-Cashew Trail Mix during your outdoor adventures or pack it in the kids' lunch for the week!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 5m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup honey-nut ring-shaped toasted whole grain oat cereal
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup golden raisins

Steps:

  • Place ingredients in resealable plastic bag; seal bag.
  • Shake gently until combined.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 3 g

CASHEW CLUSTERS



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So simply delicious! If you like salt with your chocolate, use salted cashews. If you would prefer, use unsalted cashews. Adapted from the QVC website.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Candy

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
2 cups roasted cashews (whatever size you like)

Steps:

  • Line a cookie sheet with waxed paper.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth.
  • Stir in cashews.
  • Drop by teaspoonfuls onto waxed paper lined cookie sheets.
  • Refrigerate 30 minutes or until set.
  • Store in a tightly covered container in refrigerator.
  • Enjoy!

RUM-RAISIN CLUSTERS



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 26

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup gold rum
1 cup raisins
6 ounces semisweet chocolate
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup cornflakes
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Bring rum almost to a simmer in a small saucepan. Remove from heat; add raisins, cover, and let cool. Drain and blot dry.
  • Melt chocolate and butter in microwave, 1 minute, 20 seconds. Stir until smooth, then stir in coarse salt, cornflakes, and raisins. Drop mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets in 1 1/4-inch mounds. Sprinkle with flaky salt. Chill until set, about 30 minutes or up to 5 days.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good semisweet or bittersweet chocolate will work well.
  • If you don't have cashew pieces, you can use whole cashews and chop them yourself. Just be sure to chop them finely so that they blend well with the other ingredients.
  • You can also add other ingredients to your clusters, such as dried fruit, nuts, or seeds. Be creative and experiment with different flavors.
  • If you want to make your clusters even more special, you can drizzle them with melted chocolate or sprinkle them with sea salt.
  • Raisin Cashew Clusters are a great snack to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy pick-me-up. They're also a great addition to lunch boxes or party platters.

Conclusion:

Raisin Cashew Clusters are a delicious and easy-to-make snack that is perfect for any occasion. They're made with just a few simple ingredients and can be customized to your own liking. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give Raisin Cashew Clusters a try. You won't be disappointed!

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