- Food Processor: Used for chopping, mixing, and grinding ingredients into a smooth consistency, perfect for creating the cashew mixture before candying.
- Microwave Oven: An essential tool for quickly heating or melting sugar syrup to coat the cashews in candy making process.
- Baking Sheet: Used as a base for spreading and baking candied nuts, ensuring even heat distribution during cooking.
- Parchment Paper: Non-stick paper that prevents the cashews from sticking to the pan while they are being candy coated with sugar syrup.
- Silicone Baking Mat: An alternative to parchment paper for baking, it provides a non-stick surface and easy cleanup when making candied nuts.
- Spice Grinder (for nutmeg): Helps in grinding fresh nutmeg which can enhance the flavor of candied cashews if chosen to use.
- Candy Thermometer: Ensures accurate temperature control when boiling sugar syrup for coating the nuts, critical in achieving the right candy consistency.
2 cups raw cashews (9 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/8 teaspoon cayenne, or to taste
1/8 cup confectioners sugar
About 3 cups vegetable oil for deep-frying
a deep-fat thermometer
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