Maple Walnut Brittle - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1/4 c. butter or margarine
1/2 tsp. maple flavoring
1 1/2 c. walnut pieces

Preparation

Combine sugars, water and syrup in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir to dissolve. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Continue cooking, without stirring, until candy thermometer registers 300\u00b0 (a teaspoonful of syrup will separate into hard brittle threads when dropped in cold water).