

If you have any questions or comments, please ask in the comment section below.We primarily select only our lightest maple syrup when designating a barrel as, "candy syrup".

As the candy cools it will begin to harden and you may have to spoon it into the mold. Pour the mixture into molds, smooth them off with a flat spatula or the flat side of a knife. If it cools too much it will be difficult to pour or spoon into molds and it may harden in the pan. Then stir it vigorously with a wooden spoon until it losses it’s gloss, thickens, lightens in color and turns opaque.Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool for a couple minutes.
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See below for a link to determine your elevation by zip code. The temperature of the boiling syrup should be about 240☏ (soft-ball stage) 32-34 degrees F above the point water boils at your elevation. Test the temperature with a candy thermometer.Once it boils add the butter and stir until melted.The syrup will bubble up and foam so make sure you have a large enough pan. Pour syrup into a large saucepan or pot.Wipe off the excess with a paper towel.If using a jelly roll or bread pan, line it with parchment paper or spray and wipe off excess.

If using candy molds lightly spray with non stick spray or add a few drops of oil and coat them with your finger.If you would like to add them, feel free. Many times you can find them with optional ingredients like salt (think of salted caramel) and walnuts. butter – use unsalted or salted butter, you can also substitute a bit of vegetable oil or milk, cream.The only thing butter does is help with foaming. You can make this candy with just maple syrup. pure maple syrup – don’t use imitation processed maple syrup.Grade B will make a slightly darker candy but grade A will work as well. You can really use any grade of pure maple syrup for this recipe. You can also make it with butter and milk or cream. This candy is less hard so it’s great for folks with braces and the like. It can be made with butter as we are doing today which will help with foaming. This type is referred to as maple sugar candy. You can use just maple syrup heated to about 30☏ over the boiling point where you live. You can find it at every maple syrup store or festival around. Maple candy is a sweet confection that is popular in the Northeast United States and in Canada. It’s a perfect, natural way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Want to make your friends and family a healthy treat? Get your kids eating this healthy snack instead of processed chocolate and other junk food. It only has two ingredients and can be made in less than an hour, start to finish.
