Description
Enjoy the nostalgic taste of Brach’s Maple Nut Goodies with this easy homemade recipe. These sweet and crunchy maple nut clusters are perfect for snacking or gifting during the holidays.
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup water
- 1½ teaspoons maple extract
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1½ cups roasted peanuts (or roasted pecans)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Candy Mixture: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan. Boil until it reaches 250°F, then remove from heat.
- Add Flavors: Stir in maple extract, butter, vanilla, and salt. Fold in roasted nuts.
- Form Clusters: Drop spoonfuls onto the baking sheet. Let cool until set.
- Finish: Dust with powdered sugar if desired. Serve or store once cooled.
Notes
- Use roasted, unsalted nuts for best results.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 2 mg
