maple-pecan brittle

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• 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 the prepared baking sheet and spread out with a spatula. allow to cool until hardened, about 30 minutes. break into pieces.