Disney4me Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 Are you pining for the holidays, or are you ecstatic to have moved on from them? Well, either way, we have a fun surprise for you today!Many of you chimed in when we wrote about the Pecan Maple Bark featured in the Canada Pavilion during Holidays Around the World. Hands down, it was our favorite snack during the holiday season!Well, the tree may be down and the bows stored away for another year, but we had to share this recipe. It was so good, we can’t wait to make it at home.Pecan Maple Bark from the Canada PavilionNeed a handmade gift for someone special? This candy, a cross between a bark and a toffee, would fit the bill perfectly!Pecan Maple “Bark” BrittleCanada Pavilion, Holidays Around the WorldMakes a 15″ x 10″ Cookie SheetIngredients:Maple Brittle2 cups butter (4 sticks)1 1/2 cups sugar3/4 cup maple sugar1/3 cup water2 teaspoons maple extractChocolate and Pecans12 ounces, about 2 cups, high-quality semisweet chocolate, chopped, or chips, divided1 cup chopped pecans, divided2 teaspoons sea salt, dividedInstructions:For Maple Brittle:1. Line two 15″ x 10″ cookie sheets with parchment paper.2. Combine butter, sugars, water, and maple extract in 4-quart saucepan. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until mixture registers between 270-290° F (soft-crack stage).3. Pour mixture onto 1 cookie sheet and quickly spread as close to the edges as possible before brittle sets. Cool until hard at room temperature.For Chocolate and Pecans:1. Place ice in bottom of large bowl and cover ice with a kitchen towel. Set aside.2. Bring water to a gentle simmer on bottom of a double boiler over medium low heat. Add 3/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips to top of double boiler and place over heat, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Stir continuously until about 3/4 of the chips are melted.3. Remove from heat and place on towel in ice bowl and let sit for 20 seconds. Remove from ice and gradually add 1/4 cup chocolate chips, stirring continuously, allowing the residual heat to melt remaining chocolate.4. Evenly spread melted chocolate onto cooled brittle. Immediately sprinkle 1/2 cup pecans and 1 teaspoon sea salt evenly over chocolate. Allow to harden either at room temperature or refrigerated.5. Repeat Steps 2, 3, 4, with remaining chocolate, pecans, and salt on second side of brittle.6. Allow to completely harden either at room temperature or in refrigerator; break into pieces and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.Cook’s Notes: Maple sugar and maple extract can be found online or in specialty grocery stores.Wishing You Could Recapture the Magic of the Holidays?Whether it’s January or July, the holidays at Walt Disney World are the most beautiful time of the year! We love flipping through photos to relive the best moments of the season…and planning everything we want to do for next Christmas!And if you’d like to reminisce and plan right along with us, then order your copy of the DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays today!Our full color guide offers detailed descriptions and photos of every holiday event and activity that happens at the Parks and Resorts. Comprehensive listings with color photos of Disney Resort holiday decor and gingerbread displays make you feel like you’re right in the middle of the magic!There’s also a full chapter dedicated to all that was new for 2014 — events, dining options, and activities, including highlights at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, The Celebrate the Magic Castle Show, and the Epcot Candlelight Processional.And with its handy e-book format, your DFB Guide to the Walt Disney World Holidays is instantly downloadable to all of your electronic devices immediately! Pick up your copy today and enjoy a look back at one of the best holiday seasons ever.Will you be making some Pecan Maple “Bark” Brittle at home? Leave us a comment and tell us what you think!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Holiday Snack Series: Pecan Maple Bark from Epcot’s Canada Pavilion Holiday Recipe: Peppermint Bark from the Sugar and Spice Holiday Bakery in Epcot’s America Pavilion Disney Recipe: Maple Crème Brûlée from Epcot’s Le Cellier Steakhouse View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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