Wednesday 1 October 2014

Maple Nut Pumpkin Candies

A perfect sweet fall flavor combination. Thank you Family Circle

Maple-Nut-Pumpkin Candies

1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped


  • Line an 8 x 8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper. 
  • Spray paper with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium pot, over a medium heat, combine sugars, maple syrup, butter, pumpkin, cream, pumpkin pie spice and salt 
  • Stir until butter is melted and all ingredients are combined. 
  • Bring to a simmer and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until temperature reaches 238F on a candy thermometer. 
  • Stir in walnuts.
  • Pour mixture into lined baking pan. 
  • Cool 1 hour on the counter, then refrigerate an additional 1 hour. 
  • Slice into 36 squares.

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