During the upcoming Tet holidays, as spring arrives, many types of sweets and jams are made for snacking. Among them, we cannot forget the delicious and rich cashew candy that is nutritious. Let’s get cooking with TasteVN and try making candy from cashews that are easy to make and everyone will love!
1. Caramel Cashew Candy
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
20 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Caramel Cashew Candy Serves 5
Roasted cashews 200 gr Unsalted butter 50 gr Sugar 170 gr Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Roasted sesame 10 gr
Where to buy unsalted butter?
You can find unsalted butter at baking supply stores or at supermarkets and convenience stores. Additionally, you can make unsalted butter at home following TasteVN’s instructions.
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How to make Caramel Cashew Candy
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Cook caramel and butter
Prepare a large non-stick pan, add 170g sugar, 100ml water, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, then simmer over the lowest heat.
When the sugar mixture starts to boil and forms large bubbles, stir it well with a spoon, then add 50g unsalted butter and stir until the butter is completely melted. Cook for about 1 – 2 minutes until the sugar and butter mixture thickens into caramel, turns dark brown, and has many tiny bubbles.
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Mix caramel cashews
When the caramel is done, add 200g of cashews and 10g of roasted sesame seeds, then mix thoroughly so that the caramel completely coats the cashews.
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Molding and Shaping
You pour the caramel-coated cashews into a mold and spread them evenly, then place them in the freezer to chill for 5 minutes to shape the candy.
After chilling, you remove the candy from the mold and cut it into small pieces for eating.
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Final Product
The caramel cashew candy has a beautiful shiny brown color, is crispy, rich in cashew flavor, with sweet caramel that is chewy and soft, blending together in a way that makes everyone adore it, and you can keep eating it without getting tired.
2. Coconut Milk Cashew Candy
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Preparation
1 hour 20 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients for Cashew Coconut Milk Candy Serves 4 people
Roasted cashews 200 gr Coconut cream powder 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter 500 gr Vanilla powder 2 tubes (2 drops of vanilla essence) Maple syrup 3 tablespoons (maple syrup)
Information about some ingredients
Maple syrup
Maple syrup is produced from the sap of sugar maple, red maple, or black maple trees. This syrup has a thick, slightly viscous texture similar to honey, and is often used in baking or drizzled over desserts, or to marinate ingredients for roasting or frying in food preparation.
You can find it at specialty import stores, large supermarkets, or on e-commerce sites. In this recipe, you can substitute maple syrup with honey.
Coconut powder
- Coconut powder comes in two types: ready-made coconut powder and coconut powder made from concentrated coconut milk that is finely ground into a powder. Coconut powder is often used in cooking to create flavor.
- You can buy coconut powder or concentrated coconut milk at TasteVN supermarkets or online at bachhoaxanh.com or on e-commerce sites.
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Tools needed
How to make Coconut Milk Cashew Candy
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Grind the cashew nuts
Add 200g of roasted cashew nuts to the blender and grind until fine.
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Heat the mixture
Next, add 500g of unsalted butter, finely ground cashews, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of coconut powder, and 2 vanilla pods into a small pot.
Heat the mixture over medium heat until all ingredients melt and combine, then turn off the heat.
Note: When cooking the mixture, you should stir continuously to prevent it from burning.
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Pour into molds
You pour the mixture into square, round, or any shape molds you like. Let it cool and place the candy tray in the freezer until the candy hardens.
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Final product
Delicious, sweet Cashew Candy with Coconut Milk, combined with the rich, creamy flavor of cashews mixed with butter and coconut powder, will surely enchant everyone.
The candy is easy to eat, very suitable for snacking during the Tet holidays and is a treat that both children and the elderly enjoy.
How to choose delicious roasted cashews
- To choose delicious roasted cashews, select those that are bright yellow, plump, and round. Additionally, pick nuts that are whole, not split or chipped. Delicious roasted cashews are those that are roasted just right, not burnt, and remain firm, crunchy, and fragrant.
- Avoid choosing nuts with many black spots or small, wrinkled nuts. You should also not buy nuts that are shriveled, showing green mold, and leaking oil.
Tips for storing crispy cashew candy for a long time
- To prevent the candy from spoiling or becoming watery, you should place it in a glass jar or a tightly sealed plastic container and store it in the refrigerator for 1 – 2 months, or keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for about 15 – 20 days.
- You can wrap each piece of candy in small candy bags or with plastic wrap; this way, you can easily keep the candy for a long time and maintain its crispiness.
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2 ways to make cashew candy that are sweet and rich will be the highlight that everyone wants to eat on your Tet candy tray. With an incredibly simple recipe, why wait any longer? Make a batch of candy right away for Tet. Wishing you success in your preparation!
*Refer to the images and recipe from the YouTube channel Feedy VN and from the website Cooky.
