The homey flavor and aroma of the holidays combines with the dark sweetness of the toffee to made a delightful treat for any time of year.
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INGREDIENTS
1 and 1/2 cups (150g) chopped unsalted pecans
1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 cup (120g) warm water
1 cup + 1 Tablespoon (215g) granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon light corn syrup
1 and 1/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
6 ounces (170g) white chocolate
SUPPLIES
A large baking sheet
A silicone baking mat
A saucepan
A spatula
A thermometer
A couple of bowls
DIRECTIONS
Set your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Line the baking sheet with the SilPat and spread the chopped pecans on top.
Toast them for 7-8 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned, then set them aside to cool.
Add the butter to a saucepan and stir until it melts.
Add the corn syrup, salt, 1 cup (200g) of the granulated sugar, and the water.
Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves.
Once the mixture starts to boil, put a lid on the saucepan for about a minute to let the steam wash down the sides of the saucepan. This will help prevent unwanted crystallization.
Attach a candy thermometer to the pan, making sure the bulb is not touching the bottom of the pan.
Stir the mixture every minute or so as it continues to boil.
As soon as the thermometer reads 290°F, remove it from the heat and quickly but carefully stir in 1 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice and 1 cup of toasted pecans.
Pour the toffee onto the lined baking sheet, then let it rest for about 5 minutes.
While the toffee is cooling, mix the remaining 1 Tablespoon of granulated sugar with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
Melt the white chocolate using your favorite method. I’m using the microwave, stirring after each 30 seconds until it’s fully melted.
Spread the white chocolate on top of the toffee, then sprinkle the remaining pecans and sugar/pumpkin pie spice mixture over the top.
Refrigerate the toffee for about 20 minutes or until everything has set.
Remove the toffee from the pan and break it into whatever size pieces you’d like.
