Amish Cashew Crunch Recipe ("Amish Crack"): This Cashew Brittle Will Satisfy Those Sweet Cravings (4 Ingredients) by 30Seconds Food
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No one is quite sure how this cashew candy got started with the Amish, but it definitely is a favorite. Some even call it "Amish crack." With only four simple ingredients, this cashew crunch candy recipe is easy to make at home. We love this sweet Amish recipe!
To make this Amish cashew crunch candy recipe you only need four gluten-free ingredients. Here's what to grab from your fridge and pantry for this brittle-like candy recipe: butter, granulated sugar, light corn syrup and cashews (read about the health benefits of cashews).
This sweet homemade nut brittle is a delicious sweet snack during the day, or enjoy it for dessert. Crumble the cashew brittle over ice cream, pies or cakes. Oh, how sweet it is!
Fun Fact: Did you know that cashews are not actually nuts? Cashews are seeds that grow out of the bottom of a "cashew apple." The plant they grow on is in the same family as poison ivy and mangos. Cashews must be roasted or steamed to remove the toxic oils they contain before being eaten. Good to know! Let's stick to buying our cashews pre-bagged at the store!
Cuisine: American / Amish
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 cups cashews, coarsely broken up
Here's how to make it:
- Combine the butter, sugar and corn syrup in a saucepot over low heat. Stir until melted and bring to a boil.
- Cook until it turns golden brown and is at 290 degrees F (soft crack stage) on a candy thermometer, approximately 20 to 30 minutes.
- Turn the heat off and stir in the cashews.
- Pour onto a buttered baking sheet. Allow it to cool completely, then break into pieces. Store the candy in an airtight container in a cool place.
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