MAPLE-PECAN BRITTLE

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A unique twist on peanut brittle. I mixed the seasonal flavors of maple and pecans and it turned out beautifully. The brittle has a slightly buttery taste to it from the nuts and a warmth from the maple.

Provided by foolwithflour

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
½ cup corn syrup
½ cup pure maple syrup
½ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces chopped pecans
¼ cup margarine, softened
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  • Mix sugar, corn syrup, maple syrup, water, and salt together in a pot over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes. Fold pecans into sugar mixture.
  • Place a candy thermometer in pecan mixture and turn heat up to medium-high. Gently stir mixture until it reaches 300 degrees F (150 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
  • Quickly removing pot from heat and stir in margarine and baking soda until well mixed. Pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread out with a spatula. Allow to cool until hardened, about 30 minutes. Break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 152.4 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

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