CASHEW AND CAYENNE BRITTLE

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 30m

Yield Makes 1 sheet (about 9 by 11 inches)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 cups whole salted cashews
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
Basic Brittle

Steps:

  • Coat a 12-by-17-inchrimmed baking sheet withcooking spray. Bring sugarand corn syrup to a boil in amedium saucepan, stirringand brushing down sides witha wet pastry brush to preventsugar crystals from forming,until sugar dissolves. Cook,swirling occasionally, untilmixture just starts to turn goldenaround edge.
  • Stir in mix-ins. Cook, stirringoccasionally, until mixtureis pale amber, about8 minutes. Pour onto bakingsheet without spreading.Let cool. Break into pieces.

Josh Owens
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always perfect.


Ashe Winner
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my brittle turned out too hard. I think I might have cooked it for too long.


Aarron Gibbs
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I love this brittle! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Romeo Hippolyte
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5 stars! This brittle is amazing! The combination of sweet and spicy is perfect. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Judy Zimlichman
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This brittle is a great gift idea. It's easy to make and it's sure to be appreciated by anyone who receives it.


Yasir Mehboob
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I've made this brittle several times now and it's always a hit. I love the way the cayenne pepper adds a little bit of heat to the sweetness of the cashew and sugar.


Chucky
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This is the perfect snack for a party or a road trip. It's easy to make and it's sure to please everyone.


the one guy
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I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I still enjoyed this brittle. The sweetness of the cashew and sugar balanced out the heat from the cayenne pepper nicely.


Caty Gutierrez
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This brittle is so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. I love the chewy texture and the spicy kick from the cayenne pepper.


JAYKAY PHOTOGRAPHY
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I made this cashew and cayenne brittle for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the combination of sweet and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Maisha Nabila
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This cashew and cayenne brittle is a delightful treat that's both sweet and spicy. The cayenne pepper adds a subtle kick that perfectly complements the sweetness of the cashew and sugar. I highly recommend this recipe for anyone looking for a unique