Maple Nut Brittle!

Directions

1. 1
   Cook water,sugar,molasses,syrup& cream of tartar to 300,or hard crack stage.
2. 2
   Add in butter,allowing it to boil for 4 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove from heat.
4. 4
   Add baking soda,that has been dissolved in the boiling water.
5. 5
   Then add lemon extract.
6. 6
   Combine.
7. 7
   As soon as the mixture starts to foam,pour into buttered platters,spread thin.
8. 8
   Next,sprinkle the chopped nuts over the candy.
9. 9
   Allow to cool before cutting into pieces.