How to Make Nat's Buttery Cashew Crunch - A Step-by-Step Guide

Buttery, crunchy and utterly addictive, Nat's Buttery Cashew Crunch is a delightful treat that is perfect for snacking or gifting. Made with just a handful of simple ingredients, this recipe yields a deliciously sweet and nutty confection that is sure to be a hit with anyone who tries it.

The star of this recipe is, of course, the cashews. These buttery nuts add a rich, slightly sweet flavor and a satisfying crunch to the candy. Combined with a rich buttery toffee, this confection is b...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
  • 10 ounces cashews

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 2 pounds

  • Generously butter or grease a large baking sheet.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, salt, and corn syrup. Cook and stir until butter is melted. Stir in cashews and increase the heat to high. Cook until mixture reaches 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C) on a candy thermometer, or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon so the cashews do not burn.
  • Pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool for about 10 minutes, then break into pieces.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 28mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 15g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 8mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 69mg