3 cups light brown sugar

1 cup evaporated milk

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons butter

1 1/2 - 2 teaspoons maple extract (to taste)

3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Combine sugar, milk and salt in heavy saucepan over low heat. Cook until it forms a soft ball in cold water (234° F. on candy thermometer) stirring often. Remove from heat. Drop in butter. Cool to lukewarm.

Add maple extract and beat with mixer for 1 minute. Add nuts and cool in buttered pan. Cut in squares when cool. To ensure freshness, wrap cut pieces in squares of plastic wrap. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.