Mixed Nut Brittle
A crunchy, sweet brittle packed with cashews, walnuts, and raisins. Perfect for snacking or gifting.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 4g
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup cashews
- ½ cup walnuts
- ½ cup raisins
- ½ tsp baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Measure all ingredients before starting.
- 2
In a heavy saucepan, combine 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Bring to a boil without stirring. Cook until mixture turns deep amber and reaches 300°F on a candy thermometer, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Remove from heat. Quickly stir in 2 tbsp butter, 1 cup cashews, 1/2 cup walnuts, and 1/2 cup raisins until well coated.
- 5
Stir in 1/2 tsp baking soda (mixture will foam). Immediately pour onto prepared sheet and spread thinly with a spatula.
- 6
Let cool completely until hard, about 20 minutes. Break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy saucepan
- candy thermometer
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- spatula
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