Preparation time: 15 min.
Cooking time: about 15 min.

Easily-made, this unusual confection is wonderful as a holiday treat. Include it with other candies for a welcome gift.

For about ¾ lb. of candy you will need:
½ cup pure maple syrup or maple blended syrup
½ cup sugar
1 Tbsp. Butter or margarine
½ tsp. Cinnamon
¼ tsp. Ginger
⅛ tsp. each ground cloves and allspice
Dash salt
1½ cups pecans

Preparation:

1. In medium saucepan, combine syrup and sugar.
2. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
3. Using a candy thermometer, cook syrup without stirring until temperature reaches 236°F or the softball stage.
4. Remove from heat. Add butter, spices, and salt.
5. Stir in nuts, then beat with spoon until syrup begins to thicken and becomes slightly creamy in color.
6. Spread on waxed paper, separating nuts with a fork.
7. Cook, then store in airtight containers.

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