Homemade Maple Nut Goodies
Sweet, chewy, and crunchy vintage candy loaded with maple flavor and nuts. An easy, nostalgic treat you can whip up with simple ingredients—no candy store required!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp maple extract or use 1/4 cup real maple syrup and reduce corn syrup slightly
- 1 cup chopped nuts walnuts or pecans recommended
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, and evaporated milk over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Bring mixture to a boil and cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage (235°F), stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and stir in butter, maple extract (or syrup), nuts, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
- Pour the candy mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Let cool at room temperature for 1–2 hours or until set.
- Cut or break into pieces and store in an airtight container with parchment between layers.
Notes
Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. For variety, use almonds or cashews, add vanilla or cinnamon extract, or adjust sweetness with honey or brown rice syrup. Don't skip the thermometer—getting the temperature right is key to texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 25mgSugar: 13gVitamin A: 50IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.3mg
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