Maple Pecan Candy - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. pure maple syrup
1 c. heavy cream
1/4 c. unsalted butter
1 c. coarsely chopped pecans
1 tsp. lemon extract

Preparation

Liberally grease an 8-inch square pan with butter.
In heavy saucepan, combine maple syrup, cream and butter.
Cook over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Continue cooking for 9 minutes, stirring often.
Remove pan from the heat.
Stir in the pecans and lemon extract.
Stir for 5 minutes.
Pour candy into prepared pan.
When completely cool, cut into squares.