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.

Kumar Karki
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This cashew crunch is the perfect snack for a road trip.


Alexander Puente
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I'm going to make this cashew crunch for my next party.


Devontae Wildman
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This cashew crunch looks delicious!


Richard Stritmater
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I can't wait to try this cashew crunch recipe.


Sboniso Ndlovu
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This cashew crunch is a must-try!


HĄPPÝÝ 1119
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I highly recommend this cashew crunch recipe.


Alisha Edwards
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This cashew crunch is the perfect balance of sweet and salty.


Mhamad Sardar
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I love that this cashew crunch is made with all-natural ingredients.


Barbi Angel
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This cashew crunch is so easy to make, even my kids can help.


Manoozr Manoozr
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I've made this cashew crunch several times and it's always turned out perfectly.


Mokete Patience
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This cashew crunch is the perfect snack for any occasion.


Belal Hasibi
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I love the combination of sweet and salty in this cashew crunch.


Arslan Wazir
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This is the best cashew crunch recipe I've ever tried.


Mugisha Noah
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I made this cashew crunch for my party and it was a huge hit!


Mahfuza Shopna
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This cashew crunch is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.


Muhammad Siddique Magsi Siddique Magsi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a success.


Vestilios Opulus
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This is my go-to recipe for cashew crunch. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shanawaz Khan
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and the results are always delicious.


Tahir Saleem
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This cashew crunch is the perfect sweet and salty snack! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.