Description
Learn how to make delicious candied cashews at home with this easy recipe. These sweet and crunchy nuts are perfect for snacking or gifting during the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Cook the Candied Cashews: Combine sugar, water, cinnamon, and salt in a skillet. Add cashews and cook until sugar crystallizes. Stir in vanilla extract, if desired. Spread onto the baking sheet to cool.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- You can double the recipe or swap cinnamon for cayenne for a spicy variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
