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This rich, nut candy is very good as well as unique and makes a wonderful gift during the holidays! Ingredients:
1 cup sugar |
3/4 cup dark or light rum |
2 cups whole unsalted cashews |
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter |
Directions:
1. Combine sugar and rum in medium-sized saucepan.
2. Bring to boiling; cook 3 minutes or until syrup registers 234 degrees on a candy thermometer.
3. Remove from heat .
4. Immediately add cashews; stir to coat with syrup.
5. (Sugar will become white and grainy after about 30 seconds.)
6. Return saucepan to medium heat; stir constantly to remelt sugar.
7. Add few drops of water to hasten remelting, if necessary.
8. When sugar turns a golden brown, remove from heat.
9. Stir in butter.
10. Spread coated nuts on well oiled cookie sheet. Use a fork to separate pieces that hace stuck together.
11. Cool completely.
12. Store nuts in airtight container.
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