14 Minute Maple Candy
Indulge in the simple pleasure of homemade sweetness with this quick and easy 14-Minute Maple Candy recipe. Made with just one ingredient—pure maple syrup—this old-fashioned treat requires no complex techniques, making it perfect for beginners yet delightful enough to impress seasoned candy lovers. With just 5 minutes of prep time and a short 14-minute cook time, you’ll create irresistibly rich, melt-in-your-mouth candies that boast the natural caramel-like depth of maple syrup. These soft, creamy sweets are boiled to perfection and set in silicone molds or a dish, making them an ideal gift or snack for any occasion. Discover the magic of turning a single pantry staple into a stunning confection the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pure maple syrup
Instructions
Prepare your workstation by setting out a candy thermometer, a small saucepan, and silicone candy molds or a parchment-lined baking dish.
Pour 1 cup of pure maple syrup into the small saucepan.
Attach the candy thermometer to the side of the saucepan, ensuring the tip is immersed in the syrup but not touching the bottom of the pan.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the maple syrup to a boil. Avoid stirring during this process.
Cook the syrup until it reaches 235°F (soft-ball stage) on the candy thermometer. This typically takes about 12-14 minutes. Keep a close watch as it can quickly overheat.
Once the syrup reaches 235°F, remove the saucepan from the heat immediately and allow it to cool undisturbed for 2-3 minutes.
Using a wooden spoon, stir the syrup vigorously until it thickens, turns opaque, and begins to lose its glossy sheen. This should take about 1-2 minutes of stirring.
Working quickly, spoon or pour the thickened syrup into your prepared silicone candy molds or into a shallow parchment-lined baking dish.
Let the candy cool completely at room temperature, which should take about 30 minutes. If using a baking dish, break the hardened candy into pieces once cooled.
Remove the candies from the molds or break them into pieces and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
619 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 24 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 159.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 144.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 505 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
