Amish Cashew Crunch Recipe: This "Amish Crack" Cashew Candy Recipe Will Satisfy Those Sweet Cravings 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!
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 30 minutes to cool
Cook Time: 20 to 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes to 1 hour
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup 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.
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