CASHEW CRUNCH

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Folks can't stop eating buttery, brittle-like candy. Try using almonds or your favorite nut in place of the cashews as an equally tasty alternative.-Kim Croft, San Diego, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 teaspoons plus 10 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups salted cashews

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, cayenne, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved., Add cashews and bring to a boil; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage), about 6 minutes., Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 176mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Andrew Bianca
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I would definitely recommend this cashew crunch recipe to others.


Kanteno Asoma
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This cashew crunch is a great gift for friends and family.


Somrat Islam__124
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I love the combination of cashews and chocolate in this recipe.


Rabindra Koju
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This cashew crunch is the perfect combination of sweet and crunchy. It's a great snack to satisfy your sweet tooth.


Oliver Nabuwembo
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I made this cashew crunch for my kids and they loved it! They said it was the best snack they've ever had.


Razaul Karim
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This cashew crunch is a great way to use up leftover cashews. It's also a great snack to take on the go.


Rebekah Barnes
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I added a little bit of cinnamon to the recipe and it gave the cashew crunch a delicious warm flavor.


patricia wilson
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cashew crunch turned out perfectly. It was crispy and flavorful.


Thabo Kebadiretse
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I love this cashew crunch recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out great.


Md Arslan
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This cashew crunch is the perfect snack or dessert. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Shia
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I made this cashew crunch for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the sweet and crunchy combination.


Sandra Torres
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This recipe is a keeper! The cashew crunch was delicious and everyone loved it.


FADE. 901
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This was my first time making cashew crunch and it turned out perfectly! I was so happy with the results.


Daniyal Ahmed Siddiqui
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I've made this cashew crunch recipe several times now and it always turns out great. It's a perfect snack or dessert.


Anwar Hasan
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The cashew crunch was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


olivia bliss
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I made this cashew crunch for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt. Other than that, it was perfect!


Monica Jackson
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This cashew crunch recipe was a hit! The combination of sweet and crunchy was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. My family loved it!