Maple Cashew Brittle

This brittle combines maple-flavored syrup and cashews for a twist on an old favorite.

• Ready In: 24 mins
• Yields: 36 pieces

Ingredients

• 1  cup  firmly packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  maple-flavored  syrup
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1  cup  lightly salted cashew halves
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda

Directions

1. Butter large baking sheet; set aside. Combine brown sugar and syrup in 2 quart heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a full boil [4 to 9 minutes].
2. Add butter; continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until candy thermometer reaches 300 or small amount of mixture dropped into ice water forms a hard brittle strand [10 to 18 minutes]. Remove from heat; stir in cashews and baking soda. Immediately pour mixture onto prepared baking sheet, spreading evenly to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thickness. Cool completely. Break into pieces. Store in container with tight-fitting lid.