Cashew-cinnamon Brittle

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cups roasted salted cashew nuts (if using unsalted cashew nuts, add 1/8 tsp. salt with the sugar)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Recipe

• 1 using butter, generously grease a sheet pan (preferably one with sides), at least 11 x 17 inches (or use a silpat®).
• 2 mix together cinnamon and baking soda; set aside.
• 3 in a medium-size heavy saucepan, combine the water, sugar, cream of tartar and corn syrup and bring to a boil over medium heat. using a candy thermometer to test it, boil the mixture until it reaches 350°f
• 4 remove from the heat and, working quickly, whisk in the cinnamon and baking soda mixture, butter and cashews.
• 5 pour the mixture onto the oiled pan and spread it out a bit with buttered metal spoon or a wooden spoon to about 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness. don't spread it too thin. let cool and harden, uncovered, 30–45 minutes. using your hands, break the brittle into pieces. store in an airtight container.
• 6 tip: to wash the saucepan, fill it with water and let it soak overnight.