Maple-Pecan Brittle
Description
Maple pecan brittle is a rich twist on the traditional brittle and delivers the holiday seasonal flavors for a tasty treat you can give as gifts.
Ingredients
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2 cups white sugar
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1/2 cup corn syrup
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup
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1/2 cup water
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1 teaspoon salt
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12 ounces chopped pecans
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1/4 cup margarine, softened
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2 teaspoons baking soda
Directions
1
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
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.
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.
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.