Spicy Cashew Brittle

Spicy Cashew Brittle

Ingredients:
sugars, granulated
syrups, corn, light
butter, without salt
spices, pepper, red or cayenne
salt, table
leavening agents, baking soda
nuts, cashew nuts, raw

Directions:
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray well with cooking spray.
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, cayenne (optional) and salt.
Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally until sugar dissolves.
Insert a candy thermometer and heat until thermometer reaches 300 degrees F. Do not stir during this time.
When candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees F, remove from heat and sprinkle baking soda over mixture.
Stir will to incorporate.
(Mixture will bubble and foam.)
Stir in nuts.
Immediately pour onto the baking sheet and spread evenly.
(You can use a metal knife sprayed with a little cooking spray, or a silicone spatula.)
Let cool completely and break into pieces.