Maple Nut Pumpkin Candies

A perfect sweet fall flavor combination. Thank you Family Circle

1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup solid-pack pumpkin
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped

• Line an 8 x 8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper. 
• Spray paper with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a medium pot, over a medium heat, combine sugars, maple syrup, butter, pumpkin, cream, pumpkin pie spice and salt 
• Stir until butter is melted and all ingredients are combined. 
• Bring to a simmer and cook 10 to 12 minutes or until temperature reaches 238F on a candy thermometer. 
• Stir in walnuts.
• Pour mixture into lined baking pan. 
• Cool 1 hour on the counter, then refrigerate an additional 1 hour. 
• Slice into 36 squares.