Cashew Crunch Recipes

CASHEW CANDY CRUNCH

Steps:

• Butter a 15x10x1-in. pan with 1 tablespoon butter; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. , Reduce heat; cut remaining butter into cubes and carefully stir into syrup. Cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage). Add nuts; cook and stir until candy thermometer reads 295°. , Remove from the heat; stir in baking soda. Immediately pour into prepared pan. Cool; break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

NAT'S BUTTERY CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Generously butter or grease a large baking sheet, and set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, salt and corn syrup. Cook, stirring until butter is melted. Stir in the cashews, and increase the heat to high. Heat to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads. Stir occasionally with a long handled wooden spoon so the cashews do not burn.
• Pour onto a greased baking sheet, and allow to cool for about 10 minutes. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container lined with waxed paper.

CASHEW BUTTER CRUNCH

Steps:

• Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Set aside.
• Combine sugar, butter and corn syrup in 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 9-11 minutes or until butter is melted and mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, 40-50 minutes or until candy thermometer reaches 310°F or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms brittle strands. Remove from heat; stir in cashews.
• Spread to 1/4-inch thickness on prepared pan. Cool completely; break into pieces.

CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Line a 15x10x1-in. pan with foil and grease the foil with 2 teaspoons butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, cayenne, salt and remaining butter. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved., Add cashews and bring to a boil; cook and stir until a candy thermometer reads 280° (soft-crack stage), about 6 minutes., Immediately pour into prepared pan; spread with a metal spatula. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

CASHEW HONEY CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 9-inch glass baking pan with parchment paper.
• Combine flour, 1/2 cup butter, white sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Press crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool.
• Clip a candy thermometer to the side of a saucepan over medium-high heat. Melt 1 cup butter in the saucepan. Add brown sugar, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, and vanilla extract. Cook and stir until mixture reads 220 degrees F (104 degrees C) on the thermometer, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Stir heavy cream slowly into the honey mixture. Add cashews. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture begins to harden and reads 238 degrees F (114 degrees C), 4 to 5 minutes. Pour topping over the crust. Let cool until firm to the touch, at least 1 hour. Lift out of the pan and cut into 1-inch pieces.

CASHEW CANDY CRUNCH SUNDAE

Steps:

• Spray inside of measuring cup with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, add corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Cook on stove until the temperature reaches 310 degrees F. on a candy thermometer. Once the mixture reaches 310 degrees F, take off the stove; add the baking soda, cashews and butter, working quickly and stirring constantly.
• The mixture should stay an opaque color. On a nonstick tray sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, pour in the mixture and spread with wooden spoon. Cool for 1 1/2 hours.
• Place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream on each dish and garnish with broken pieces of cashew crunch.

BROCCOLI AND CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a small bowl combine Parmesan cheese, cashews, lemon zest, garlic powder, and pinch of salt, and set aside.
• Place the broccoli on a baking sheet. Drizzle with butter and toss. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Roast in the oven until broccoli begins to caramelize, about 20 minutes. Remove, and toss the broccoli with the cashew mixture. Serve warm.

CASHEW CRUNCH COOKIES

Steps:

• Beat butter at medium speed with electric mixer.
• Gradually add sugars, mixing well.
• Add egg and vanilla extract, beat well.
• Combine flour, baking soda and creaqm of tartar; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing after each addition.
• Stir in cashews.
• Drop cookie dough by rounded teaspoon onto lightly greased sheets.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.

BUTTERY CAYENNE CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Butter a non-stick baking sheet.
• Combine all ingredients in a large non-stick skillet.
• Stir over low heat until butter melts and sugars dissolve.
• Increase heat to medium and boil, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown, thickens, and begins to mass together (foams), about 5 minutes.
• Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly.
• Cool completely. Break into pieces.

COCONUT-CASHEW CRUNCHERS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, beat sugars, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until creamy. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in coconut and cashews.
• Drop dough by 1/4 cupfuls about 3 inches apart onto ungreased large cookie sheet; flatten slightly.
• Bake 12 to 16 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.

BUTTERY CAYENNE-CASHEW CRUNCH

Steps:

• Butter nonstick baking sheet. Combine all ingredients in large nonstick skillet. Stir over low heat until butter melts and sugars dissolve. Increase heat to medium and boil, stirring constantly until mixture turns golden brown, thickens and begins to mass together, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour out onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly. Cool completely. Break into pieces.