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How To Make Maple Cream Candy

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Who would ever suspect that this delicious candy is simply pure maple syrup in a more solid form? Learn how to make maple cream candy at home.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 75 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Boil 2 cups of pure maple syrup over very low heat without stirring.
  2. Let it reach late thread stage, 233 degrees F. on a candy thermometer.
  3. Allow to cool to 110 degrees F. on candy thermometer, about 1 hour, without stirring.
  4. Add 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract.
  5. Beat until it until it is light in color and fluffy in texture; hard enough to hold its shape.
  6. Put into forms or molds or shape into patties.

Tips:

  1. Use pure maple syrup, not imitation or maple-flavored.
  2. Use a candy thermometer to judge heat.
  3. This candy will dry out quickly when exposed to air. Pack in an airtight container as soon as it is cool.

What You Need

  • maple syrup
  • candy thermometer
  • syrup

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