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.
Original recipe makes 36 servings
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
12 ounces chopped pecans
1/4 cup margarine, softened
2 teaspoons baking soda
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PREP
10 mins
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COOK
15 mins
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READY IN
55 mins
Directions
- 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
Calories: 143 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.8 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Fat: 8 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 0.9 g
Sodium: 152 mg
