2 cups sugar 
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 cup light cream
dash salt 
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Combine all ingredients, except nuts in 2 quart saucepan. Stir over low heat till sugar is dissolved and mixture comes to a boil. Increase heat medium. Cook, stirring occasionally to 236° (soft ball stage). Pour into lightly buttered platter. Cool to lukewarm. Beat with spoon till creamy and mixture loses its gloss. Add nuts. Turn into pan lined with wax paper. Cut into squares.