Maple-Pecan Brittle

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  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 & Diet Analysis (per serving)

584 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.3g 5% DV
Total Fat 38.2g 49% DV
Carbs 64.4g 23% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 60g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16697.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 162.5mg 3% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 0.8mcg
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 52.5mg 4% DV
Iron 0.8mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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