Cashew Brittle

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   Butter a large jelly roll pan.

2. 2

   In a heavy saucepan combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a boil. Blend in the butter.

3. 3

   Stir frequently when it reaches the thread stage. When the temperature reaches 280 degrees, add the cashews. Keep stirring.

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   When it reaches 300 degrees, remove from the heat and quickly stir in the baking soda.

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   Quickly spread it out in the butter jelly roll pan. As candy cools, stretch it out thinner by lifting and pulling at the edges with a fork. Loosen from the pan as soon as possible. Break it into irregular pieces when it's hardened.

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   For step-by-step photos, see the related blog post.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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