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.

Submitted by foolwithflour
Published on June 18, 2020
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • 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

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

143 Calories
8g Fat
19g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 143
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Sodium 152mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 1g 2%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 48mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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