Mixed Nut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. margarine or butter
1 c. raw peanuts
1 c. raw cashews, chopped
3/4 c. slivered almonds
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Butter 2 large baking sheets.
Butter the sides of a heavy 3-quart saucepan.
In saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and 1/2 cup margarine or butter.
Cook over medium heat to boiling, stirring constantly with wooden spoon.
This should take 5 minutes, then cook 30 to 35 minutes.
Stir in nuts.
Stir frequently 15 to 20 minutes; remove from heat.
Quickly sprinkle sifted baking soda over mixture, stirring constantly.
Immediately pour into baking sheets; let cool.
Pull apart with forks.
Store tightly covered.