How to Make Maple Candy

Maple candy is a sweet treat made with maple syrup. Maple syrup is boiled until it reaches 112 degrees Celsius (212 degrees Fahrenheit). The best way to make maple candy is to use a candy thermometer, as it can be tricky to heat up the syrup in the wrong way. After the syrup has reached the right temperature, it should be poured in a molten form onto clean snow. The syrup thickens quickly at low temperatures. If it runs when it is poured onto snow, it has not been boiled sufficiently to make a soft maple candy. The molten maple candy should then be picked up and eaten with your hands.

Maple sugar candy is a classic holiday gift. Its creamy texture and rich flavor make it a great stocking stuffer. These maple candies are great for holidays as well. They come in many shapes, but the most popular are the leaf-shaped. Many candies are made with maple syrup, but not all are. Some manufacturers use a sugar substitute instead of maple syrup to make maple candy, and that is a popular choice for people who don’t care for the real thing.

In addition to maple syrup, you can make maple candies with butter. Butter will make the candy more chewy and less hard. You can also use any grade maple syrup. This will affect the candy’s color. Grade B maple syrup is more dark than grade A. In addition, you can mix a little bit of vanilla extract into the syrup to add to the flavor. Making maple candies at home can be delicious when you use the right ingredients.

Pure maple syrup is a concentrated version of the sap used in candy making. Maple sugar candy, on the other hand, contains corn syrup and cane sugar. There are even maple sugar candy versions that are made with corn syrup and cane sugar. The final result is known as blended maple sugar candy. These candies are healthier than junk food and can be made in less than an hour. These candies make a great treat any time of year!

After heating maple syrup, ensure it is not too warm. The syrup should bubble and rise as it cooks. Place the pan over a medium-low heat and cook the syrup for at least 30 minutes. When it reaches this temperature, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool to 175 degrees F. This will take five to ten minutes. Then, stir rapidly for 3-5 minutes until the syrup becomes thick, light, and fluffy.

Once the syrup is ready to be poured into the molds, it will start to harden very quickly. To allow the syrup cool, you should wait at least ten mins after pouring it into your molds. The finished candies can be stored for up to a month. However, they should be kept refrigerated. You can store them in an airtight container for longer storage. Remember that the syrup can go bad if stored in a dry place, so make sure to keep it away from sunlight and in a cool place.

About Jim Vanderberg
Jim Vanderber from Toronto Canada is known as “Toronto Jim”, and he makes and sells his own maple candy. All ingredients are sourced directly from local maple suppliers, and the maple candy is produced in kitchens in the Toronto Canada area. You can learn more about Toronto Jim maple candy at TorontoJim.com.