Recipe(tried): Cashew-Cinnamon Brittle

I'm not partial to peanut brittle.But I have to tell you this is some mighty tasty stuff!I made it for Christmas & everyone LOVED it!Got this off of the Foodtv site,courtesy of Gale Gand.

Cashew-Cinnamon Brittle:

vegetable oil(I used real butter in place of veg.oil)

1/2 c.water
2c.sugar
1/4 tsp.cream of tartar
1 c.light corn syrup
2 tsp.cinnamon
2 Tbls.unsalted butter
2 c.roasted cashew nuts(if using unsalted nuts,add 1/8 tsp.salt with the sugar.I used roasted salted cashews)
1 tsp.baking soda

Using vegetable oil(I used butter),generously oil a sheet pan(preferably one with sides),at least 11 by 17 inches.

In a medium-size heavy saucepan,combine the water,sugar,cream of tartar & corn syrup & bring to a boil over medium heat.Using a candy thermometer to test it,boil mixture until it reaches 350 degrees or is amber colored.

Remove from heat & working quickly,whisk in the cinnamon.Whisk in the butter,cashews & baking soda.

Pour the mixture onto the oiled pan & spread it out a bit with a wooden spoon,to about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thickness.Dont spread it too thinly.

Let harden,uncovered,in a cool place,30-45 minutes.(To wash the saucepan,soak it overnight.)Using your hands,break the brittle into pieces.Store in an airtight container.

Yield:1 sheet
Prep time:10 minutes
Cook time:55 minutes