maple-nut-pumpkin candies

Name: Maple-Nut-Pumpkin Candies
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 36
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) light brown sugar; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 3/4 cup(s) maples syrup; 1/4 cup(s) butter; 1/2 cup(s) solid packed pumpkin; 1/2 cup(s) heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon(s) pumpkin pie spice; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) walnuts, toasted and chopped

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Kimi Gaines

orlando, FL

Updated on Oct 25, 2012

I found this recipe in the October issue of Family circle, Wanted to get it out there for Fall and Holiday get together's.

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prep time 15 Min

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yield 36 squares

Ingredients

1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup maples syrup
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup solid packed pumpkin
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

How To Make maple-nut-pumpkin candies

Step 1

Line an 8x8 inch metal pan with parchment paper. Spray paper with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a medium pot, combine sugars, maple syrup,butter, pumpkin, cream and pumpkin spice over medium heat. Stir until butter is melted and all ingredients are combined. Bring to a simmer and cook 12 minutes or until temperature reaches 238 degrees on a candy thermometer. Stir in walnuts.
Step 3

Pour mixture into lined pan. Cool 1 hour on the counter. Cool an additional 1 hr in fridge. Slice into 36 squares.
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