Maple Nut Brittle

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup toasted nuts of your choice

Directions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, corn syrup, sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Boil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract.
4. Fold in the toasted nuts.
5. Spread the mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Allow the mixture to cool and harden.
6. Once hardened, break the brittle into pieces and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

• Brittle is a type of confection that is made from a mixture of nuts, syrup or sugar, and butter.
• The name “brittle” comes from the fact that the candy is very hard and breaks easily.
• Brittle can be made with any type of nut, such as almonds, walnuts, cashews, or peanuts.
• Maple syrup is a popular ingredient for making brittle because it adds a unique and delicious flavor.