Description
Maple Syrup Candy is a delightful homemade treat made by boiling pure maple syrup to a precise temperature and then cooling it to create sweet, brittle candy. This simple recipe highlights the rich, natural flavors of maple syrup and requires minimal ingredients, making it an ideal choice for a sweet snack or a thoughtful homemade gift.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 2 cups of pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Calibration: Boil water in a pot and insert a thermometer into the boiling water. Note the temperature reading should be 212°F. If it isn’t, adjust your baking temperatures accordingly to ensure accurate cooking.
- Heat Maple Syrup: Pour 2 cups of maple syrup into a large, heavy-bottomed pan. Heat the syrup until it reaches 243-244°F, which is approximately 32°F above the boiling point of water, ensuring to verify boiling temperature beforehand for precision.
- Prepare Molds: While the syrup is heating, prepare your candy molds or line a baking sheet with parchment paper to pour the maple mixture onto later.
- Cool the Syrup: Remove the pan from heat and allow the syrup to cool down to 185°F before proceeding.
- Mix the Syrup: Stir the cooled syrup vigorously for about two minutes until the color lightens, indicating it is starting to crystallize properly.
- Pour into Molds: Quickly pour the syrup into prepared candy molds or spread it onto the lined baking sheet. This step must be done swiftly before the syrup hardens.
- Harden the Candy: Allow the maple syrup candy to harden at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Once set, remove the candies from the molds or break the candy into pieces if using a baking sheet.
- Serve and Enjoy: Share your homemade maple syrup candy with friends and family or enjoy as a special sweet treat.
Notes
- Accurate temperature measurement is key for perfect candy texture; calibrate your thermometer before starting.
- Use a heavy-bottomed pan to ensure even heating and prevent burning the syrup.
- Work quickly when pouring the syrup to prevent premature hardening.
- Store the candy in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent moisture from softening it.
- Pure maple syrup is essential for authentic maple flavor; do not substitute with pancake syrup or other syrups.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 candy (approx. 15 g)
- Calories: 60 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
