Maple Candy

Serves: 6

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

48

Spice

56

Sweetness

53

Sourness

36

mins

Prep time (avg)

6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Line the bottom and sides of a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper; brush the parchment with vegetable oil

2

Bring the maple syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium low

3

Dip the back of a spoon in vegetable oil and run it over the top of the foam to help it subside

4

Increase the heat to medium and continue cooking until a candy thermometer registers 246 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes

5

Pour the syrup into a heatproof bowl and let cool, 5 minutes

6

Beat the syrup with a mixer on medium-low speed until it starts to lighten in color and turn opaque, 30 seconds to 1 minute

7

Pour into the prepared pan and spread with an offset spatula; let cool completely, about 1 hour

8

Lift out of the pan and cut into pieces

9

Photograph by Sam Kaplan