The first time you make this brittle, watch it carefully for color. Every microwave is a little bit different, even those with the same wattage.

NOTE: *My microwave is 1000 watts and these times work perfectly. Cool completely, lift silicone sheet or foil out of pan and you'll be able to break Cashew Brittle into pieces.Don’t worry if it tears or gets a hole – you’ll be breaking it up into pieces shortly! With your offset spatula or heat resistant spatula, pull and spread mixture as thin as possible over the surface of the pan. Immediately pour candy mixture onto heated, prepared baking pan, trying to spread the candy mixture out over as much of the pan as possible. Mixture will foam up and go from an amber color to caramel. Stir just until baking soda is just incorporated. Carefully remove bowl from microwave and sprinkle baking soda over the top.

(Mixture should now be a medium amber color.)* During this last time in the microwave grab a metal offset spatula or clean heat resistant spatula and spray it generously with non-stick cooking spray. Stir well and microwave one last time for 1 minute. Carefully remove from microwave and add butter and vanilla.(At this point, the mixture will be a fairly light, golden brown color.)* Stir well and return mixture to microwave. 1 cup butter 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 2 cups cashews Lightly butter a cookie sheet. Carefully remove from microwave (it will be hot!) and add cashew pieces.(The mixture will be clear and very light colored at this point.)* Place in microwave and cook on high power for 3½ minutes. Combine sugar and corn syrup in the prepared, 2 -quart microwave-safe glass bowl and stir to combine.Gather remaining ingredients and measuring spoons. Place baking pan in oven – you are simply heating the pan to make the brittle easier to spread. Spray a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl and a table knife with non-stick cooking spray. If using foil, spray generously with non-stick cooking spray. Now we’ll get the rest of your supplies ready – because this is going to go fast! Line a large baking sheet with either a good-sized silicone baking sheet or heavy duty foil that completely covers the pan and up the sides.

Recipe amish cashew brittle