maple leaves candy
My father used to buy us a box of this candy whenever we traveled to New England on vacation when I was a child. It was a special treat and a memory that I treasure. I was delighted to find this recipe and can't wait to try it out. Recipe & photo: candy.about.com
prep time
cook time
10 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Depends on size of pieces
Ingredients
- 2 cups real maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
- 1 tablespoon butter
How To Make maple leaves candy
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Step 1Prepare molds by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray, or line a cookie sheet with foil.
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Step 2Pour the syrup into a medium saucepan over medium heat. Make sure the saucepan is large enough that the syrup will not boil over the top.
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Step 3Insert a candy thermometer and add the butter to the syrup, stirring to blend. Bring the syrup to 240 degrees (soft-ball stage) and remove from the heat.
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Step 4Allow syrup to cool for 2 to 3 minutes, and then beat with a wooden spoon until it thickens, lightens in color and turns opaque, about 3 to 5 minutes. Stop stirring when it reaches the desired point, so it doesn't set completely in the pan.
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Step 5Spoon into the molds or onto the cookie sheet and smooth the tops. Allow to set to 5 to 7 minutes and then pop out of the molds, or cut it into squares if using a cookie sheet. You can also cut it into shapes with cookie cutters from the cookie sheet.
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