How to Make Grandma's Canadian Cashew Caramels - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably special about family recipes passed down through generations. They carry with them the love and memories of those who came before us, and they often hold a sense of tradition and nostalgia that can't be replicated. One such beloved family recipe is my Grandma's Canadian Cashew Caramels. These sweet, buttery caramels are a staple in our family during the holiday season, and they are guaranteed to be a hit at any gathering or as a thoughtful homemade gift.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9.25 ounce) container cashews, chopped
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup golden syrup (such as Roger's®)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 50
  • Yield: 50 candies

  • Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray. Arrange chopped cashews in the bottom of dish.
  • Combine brown sugar, golden syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not stir once the sugar syrup begins to boil. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.
  • Pour caramel over top of cashews. Stir well. Use a heatproof rubber spatula to spread the mixture evenly in the dish; allow to cool for 1 hour. Cut cooled caramel into squares or roll into balls as desired.
  • Nutrition

    107 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 62mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 65mg