Maple-Nut Brittle

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 30 min
  • Ingredients 5
  • Servings 36

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple-flavored syrup
  • 1 can (about 12 ounces) lightly salted mixed nuts (2 cups)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 200°. Generously butter large cookie sheet; keep warm in oven.
  • 2
    Mix brown sugar and maple syrup in 8-cup microwavable measure. Microwave uncovered on High 5 minutes. Stir in nuts.
  • 3
    Microwave uncovered on High 5 to 7 minutes or until syrup is bubbling and nuts are toasted--syrup will be very hot. Stir in butter.
  • 4
    Microwave uncovered 1 minute. Quickly and thoroughly stir in baking soda until mixture is light and foamy. Pour onto cookie sheet; quickly spread candy.
  • 5
    Cool 30 to 60 minutes or until hardened. Break into pieces. Store candy in airtight container at room temperature up to 2 weeks.

  • If you're not fond of mixed nuts, feel free to use an equal amount of your favorite nut. Out of maple syrup? Use corn syrup instead.
  • For a festive touch, drizzle melted semisweet chocolate or white baking chips in a zigzag pattern over nut brittle.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Candy
Calories
90
Calories from Fat
45
Total Fat
5g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
55mg
Total Carbohydrate
11g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
2%
2%
Exchanges:
1 Fruit; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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