Maple candy is a sweet treat made from 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. Once the syrup has reached the correct temperature, it should then be poured in a liquid form onto clean snow. The cold temperature causes the syrup to thicken rapidly, and if it runs when poured on snow, it hasn’t been boiled enough to form a soft maple candy. The molten maple candy should be picked up and sipped with your hands.
Maple sugar candy is a classic holiday gift. The creamy texture and soft, rich flavor of the syrup make it perfect for stocking stuffers. These maple candies are great for holidays as well. You can purchase them in a variety of shapes, but the leaf-shaped ones are the most popular. While many candies are made from maple syrup, not all of them are made with it. 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. Using butter will make the candy less hard and more chewy. You can also use any grade maple syrup. This will affect the candy’s color. Grade B maple syrup is darker than grade A. To enhance the flavor, you can add a little vanilla extract to the syrup. Making maple candies at home can be delicious when you use the right ingredients.
Pure maple syrup is a concentrated form of the sap that is used in making candy. Maple sugar candy, on the other hand, contains corn syrup and cane sugar. In fact, there are even some versions of maple sugar candy that are made with corn syrup or cane sugar. The final product is called blended maple sugar candy. These candies are healthier than junk food and can be made in less than an hour. These candies are a great treat for any time of the year!
After heating the maple syrup, make sure it is not too hot. 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. Once the syrup reaches this temperature, take it off the heat and let it cool to 175° F. This should take between five and 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. You can store the finished candies for a month, but make sure to keep them refrigerated. For longer storage, you can store them in an airtight tin. 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.
