Maple syrup cream sugar

A recipe from cooking-ez.com

For 50 pieces, you will need:

• 1 250 g maple syrup
• 2 25 g butter
• 3 125 g cream
• 4 50 g walnut kernels
• Total weight: 450 grams

Times:

Preparation	Cooking	Start to finish
2 hours 20 min.	45 min.	3 hours 1 min.

Step by step recipe

1	Pour 250 g maple syrup and 25 g butter into a saucepan.
2	Place over medium heat and bring to the boil.
3	Add 125 g cream and bring back to the boil.
4	Cook gently over medium heat until it reaches 118°C (244°F) (use a thermometer).
5	Meanwhile, pour 50 g walnut kernels into a small frying pan over medium heat, and roast for a few minutes (you can also roast in the oven).
6	Leave to cool a little, then chop coarsely. Set aside.
7	Place a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking tin on a baking sheet, and line the bottom with a piece of baking paper.
8	When the mixture has reached 118°C (244°F), turn off the heat.
9	Pour into a small bowl.
10	Whip for 1 or 2 minutes...
11	...until the mixture changes color and becomes lighter.
12	Add the walnuts and mix well.
13	Pour into the mold, and spread in an even layer, pressing down if necessary. Place in the fridge for 2 hours.
14	After this time, remove from the mould and cut into small pieces.
15	Pour into a jar and store in the fridge.

Remarks

Be careful when cooking, as the mixture tends to overflow easily, so don't heat too much and keep a close eye on it.
For an even more Canadian touch, use pecans instead.

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