Alli's Microwave Cashew Brittle

"I made a version of this as peanut brittle, but had to try it with cashews. Outstanding! So crispy and decadent...P.S. This recipe is made in an 1100-watt microwave. P.S. If you live in an area that has high humidity, this recipe may not work for you; try to make on a day with low humidity."
 
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Ready In:
11mins
Ingredients:
7
Yields:
1 pound, approx.
Serves:
6
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ingredients

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directions

  • Mix sugar, salt and corn syrup in microwave safe bowl.
  • Microwave for 3 minutes -15 seconds; Stir.
  • Microwave 2 minutes. Mix in vanilla, butter and cashews.
  • Microwave 1 minute; Stir in baking soda.
  • Quickly turn out on onto a greased pan (or Silpat), using a silicone or greased spatula.
  • Spread to 1 nut depth with off-set spatula.
  • Cool and break into bite-sized pieces.

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Reviews

  1. Delicious and so easy to make. This is my first try at making candy - don't know why I was so intimidated. My DH loved this brittle - so I am absolutely quite sure this will not be my last time either. Thank you so much for such a tasty and easy to prepare recipe. Made for the "I recommend" tag, November, 2011.
     
  2. This is so easy, it almost takes longer to get the ingredients laid out than it takes to make it! And tasty, too ~ Absolutely delicious, & a recipe I'll be making a handful of times before the end of the year! Thanks so much for sharing it! [Made & reviewed as a THANK YOU for completing the Baker's Dozen Special in this fall's round of Pick A Chef]
     
  3. Alli - sorry I took so long to make this, as it is the best cashew brittle I've had. I LOVE cashews, and this brittle is just decadent and so easy to make. Thanks for posting, I'll add this to my "holiday" gift recipe stash - great as a gift! Thanks for posting.
     
  4. It certainly doesn't get any quicker or easier than this! My family loves peanut brittle, but they loved this even more. This goes together in just a few minutes, so it's perfect for when you are craving something sweet to eat and you want it now. When the brittle was cool but still not quite hard enough to break, I stuck the pan in the freezer for just a couple of minutes. Worked like a charm!! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe...it is definitely a keeper!!<br/>*Made for 2010 Football Pool*
     
  5. This was excellent, easy and a BIG hit with everyone, especially the cook! I had to wait a few days between finding the recipe and making it due to rain and high humidity, but the wait was well worth it. Congratulations on your Football Win for Week 4-2009 and thank you for a great new recipe added to my cookbook!
     
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