Maple-Pecan Brittle

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 143 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.