Grandma's Canadian Cashew Caramels

5.0
(1)

My Canadian grandma makes these every year for Christmas. She lives in the States now and has to have the Roger's syrup shipped to her, but plain white granulated sugar can be used instead.

2
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 35 mins
Servings:
50
Yield:
50 candies
Cook Mode (Keep screen awake)

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 50 servings

  • 1 (9.25 ounce) container cashews, chopped

  • 1 cup light brown sugar

  • 1 cup golden syrup (such as Roger's®)

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • ½ cup butter

Directions

  1. Lightly spray a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter flavored cooking spray. Arrange chopped cashews in the bottom of dish.

  2. Combine brown sugar, golden syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a large, heavy bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Do not stir once the sugar syrup begins to boil. Heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a rigid ball.

  3. Pour caramel over top of cashews. Stir well. Use a heatproof rubber spatula to spread the mixture evenly in the dish; allow to cool for 1 hour. Cut cooled caramel into squares or roll into balls as desired.

Cook's Note

White granulated sugar can be used if golden syrup is unavailable.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

107 Calories
5g Fat
15g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 50
Calories 107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 65mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love