Coconut Cashew Brittle

Name: Coconut Cashew Brittle
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 tablespons plus 1 cup butter, divided; 258 grams cashew halves; 170 grams flaked coconut; 170 grams flaked coconut; 341 milliliters light corn syrup; 400 grams sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 118 milliliters water, divided

Coconut Cashew Brittle might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe covers 4% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 24 servings with 212 calories, 2g of protein, and 9g of fat each. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 35 minutes. Head to the store and pick up corn syrup, tablespons plus 1 cup butter, water, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and lacto ovo vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Butter two 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. pans with 1 tablespoon butter each; set aside.

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Combine cashews and coconut on a third 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.

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Coconut

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Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

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In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup water. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil.

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Add remaining butter; cook and stir until butter is melted. Continue cooking, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage).

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Meanwhile, combine the vanilla, baking soda and remaining water.

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Remove saucepan from the heat; add cashews and coconut.

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Add baking soda mixture; stir until light and foamy. Quickly pour onto prepared baking sheets.

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Spread with a buttered metal spatula to 1/4-in. thickness. Cool before breaking into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

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Servings:

2teaspoons

baking soda 2

tablespons plus 1 cup butter, divided 258grams

cashew halves 170grams

flaked coconut 170grams

flaked coconut 341milliliters

light corn syrup 400grams

sugar 2teaspoons

vanilla extract 118milliliters

water, divided

Recommended wine: Cream Sherry, Port Wine, Moscato Dasti

Brittle can be paired with Cream Sherry, Port Wine, and Moscato d'Asti. A common wine pairing rule is to make sure your wine is sweeter than your food. Delicate desserts go well with Moscato d'Asti, nutty desserts with cream sherry, and caramel or chocolate desserts pair well with port. One wine you could try is NV Solera Cream Sherry. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 17 dollars.

NV Solera Cream Sherry

The Solera Cream Sherry has a brilliant amber and deep copper hue. With butterscotch and pecan aromas, the sweet salted nut and brown spice aromas carry a complex caramel accent. A sweet entry leads to a rounded, lush, moderately full-bodied palate with a lengthy, flavorful finish.