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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 pound 520g Recipe makes 1 pound) |
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| Calories 2088 | ||
| Calories from Fat 608 | (29%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 67.6g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat 14.9g | 74% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 38.4g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 10.9g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% | |
| Sodium 2268mg | 94% | |
| Potassium 787mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 376.2g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber 4.1g | 16% | |
| Sugars 252.9g | ||
| Protein 21.0g | 42% | |
Cashew Brittle (Microwave)
By: LAURIE
Feb 27, 2003
From GE Microwave cookbook, 1977. Fast and easy brittle that sure beats standing over the stove stirring! Have made this so many times I can count them all.
1 pound
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup white corn syrup
- 1 cup cashews
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
1
In 1 1/2 qt casserole, stir together sugar and syrup.2
Micro on high for 4 minutes.3
Stir in cashews.4
Micro on high 3-5 minutes only until light brown.5
Add butter and vanilla, blending well.6
Micro on high 1-2 minutes more.7
Nuts will be lightly browned and syrup very hot!8
Add baking soda and stir gently stir until light and foamy.9
Pour onto lightly greased cookie sheet.10
Cool 30-60 minutes.11
Break into small pieces and store in airtight container.12
NOTE: can sub 1 cup salted peanuts, OR 1 cup pecan halves, OR 1 cup dry roasted almonds with 1 tsp almond extract for the vanilla and omit butter adding 1 cup shredded coconut with the almond extract.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Amanda Beth
On Dec 20, 2009
Easy Peasy and delicous too. I've made one batch, and plan to make another today. I used peanuts. For my microwave, I just take one minute off of each of the cooking times and it turned out perfect! Thanks for posting!
From: Alice Robertson Clark
On Jan 1, 2009
This is very GOOD. However, watch the times. I think that Microwaves in 2009 and Microwaves in 1977 are a little different. I brunt the first batch. Reduced the time on the second batch and it was perfect.
From: Daddysmoney2
On Dec 20, 2008
Terrific recipe! This was my first time making brittle and my hubby loved it. It so quick and easy that I can have a batch ready in no time. I did add 2 cups of cashews instead of 1, we really like the cashews! Thanks for the recipe!
From: PanNan
On Mar 9, 2003
I used peanuts to make peanut brittle. We love this recipe. So easy and quick to make, and the recipe was the perfect color, texture and taste. Note - use caution and pay attention to Laurie's warning about the syrup being HOT! Thanks for sharing this, I can't wait to try some with other nuts.
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