Maple Walnut Brittle
Description
This candy full of toasted walnuts is crisp and crunchy with a hint of maple.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup butter
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 cups California walnut pieces, toasted
PREPARATION
- In heavy bottomed saucepan, over medium heat, stir together syrup, sugar, butter, and water until melted and creamy. Continue to gently boil and do not stir until candy thermometer reaches 300°F or “hard crack” stage. Immediately stir in walnuts and carefully pour hot mixture onto an ungreased cookie sheet and spread out to a thin layer with a wooden spoon.
- Cool completely. Break into large pieces and store in an airtight container.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 200 cal
- Total Fat: 16 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g