Maple Syrup Candy
Indulge your sweet tooth with the irresistible charm of homemade Maple Syrup Candy—a classic treat crafted from just one star ingredient: pure maple syrup. This deceptively simple recipe transforms nature’s liquid gold into velvety, melt-in-your-mouth candies through a fascinating process of boiling and crystallization. Ready in under 30 minutes, these nostalgic confections are perfect for satisfying your cravings or gifting to fellow maple lovers. With no added sugars or preservatives, this treat celebrates the natural richness of maple, delivering a pure, caramel-like sweetness in every bite. Serve these rustic candies as a cozy companion to coffee, a unique party favor, or a seasonal addition to holiday dessert trays.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pure maple syrup
Instructions
Prepare your workspace by laying out a sheet of parchment paper or greasing a silicone candy mold to prevent sticking.
Pour 2 cups of pure maple syrup into a medium-sized, heavy-bottomed saucepan to ensure even heating.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pan, ensuring the tip is submerged in the syrup but not touching the bottom of the pan.
Allow the syrup to come to a boil, stirring occasionally to prevent it from bubbling over. Stop stirring once it reaches a rolling boil.
Continue cooking the syrup until it reaches 235°F (soft ball stage). This should take approximately 10 minutes, but closely monitor the thermometer.
Once the syrup reaches 235°F, immediately remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool undisturbed until the temperature drops to around 175°F. This allows the syrup to begin thickening slightly.
Using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, vigorously stir the syrup until it begins to lighten in color and develop a creamy, opaque consistency. This process crystallizes the maple candy.
Quickly spoon or pour the thickened syrup onto the prepared parchment paper in small mounds or into the greased silicone candy molds.
Let the candies cool and set completely at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
Once hardened, remove the candies from the molds or parchment paper. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1238 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.0 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 288.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 319 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 1010 mg | 21% | |
*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.
