Years ago I used to drive up north to an Amish home that had
a bakery in their home. They sold some
of the best bake goods but my favorite thing was their cashew brittle. Of course they did not use a microwave, but I
found this recipe and it tastes exactly like theirs and is so simple. They have moved on now, so I have to make my
own. I thought I would share. It does not have to be made with cashews, but
I love cashews. You may use peanuts if
you like.
1 cup salted cashew nut halves
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
In a 1 ½ quart
microwave safe dish stir together sugar, syrup, salt and nuts. Microwave on
high 4 minutes. Stir well. Microwave 4 minutes more. Stir in butter and
vanilla, microwave for 2 minutes longer.
Add baking soda and stir until light and foamy. Immediately pour onto a silpat
or spray a cookie sheet with oil. I love
a silpat for this. Spreading out the hot
mixture thin. Let it cool and break into smaller pieces. They make a great gift.
Be happy and have a sweet day. May God bless you and yours.
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