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Homemade Maple Magic Candy
Adapted from Witch in the Kitchen by Cait Johnson (Inner Traditions, 2001).
Here in the American Northeast, the maple sap has started flowing, bringing the trees back to life. Native Americans introduced maple syrup to the early settlers; it is a uniquely American taste of Spring. And it is a treat we can feel good about. Tapping the trees doesn’t hurt them, and maple syrup is a bit more nutritious for us than refined white sugar. For one thing, it has twice the calcium of milk!
The process of making this traditional candy is simple and fascinating, and the result is sheer delight, mineral-rich, creamy and sweet, like eating concentrated tree energy. Participate in the magic of spring!
INGREDIENTS
2 cups real maple syrup
1. Using a candy thermometer, in a sturdy saucepan with high sides, bring the maple syrup to a boil.
2. Turn the heat to very low and allow the syrup to continue boiling without stirring until the thermometer reads 233F. Be careful that the syrup doesn’t boil over - once maple syrup finally decides to boil, it really boils. The boiling action is mesmerizing; the syrup’s dark earthy color in such constant motion reminds us that the earth itself is constantly moving and changing, even when it appears to remain the same.
3. When the reduced syrup has reached 233F, remove it from the heat and allow to cool, still without stirring it, until the thermometer reads 110F.
4. Now it’s time to beat the reduced syrup with a wooden spoon. Beat vigorously for several minutes. (It can help to sing when you do this.) You are making a transformation take place: As you beat, the syrup gradually turns a pale caramel color and it becomes stiff enough to hold a shape.
5. Place in candy molds or form into patties on a plate or baking sheet and allow to cool completely. Then unmold and enjoy.
Makes about 1 pound of candy.
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add your comment »I WILL DEFINITELY TRY THIS RECIPE, ASSUMING THAT THE MAPLE SYRUP THAT WE´VE BOUGHT IN CANADA WILL WORK JUST FINE, RIGHT?
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I went to college in Macomb, IL, and volunteered annually with the Maple Syrup Festival when I was there. We always boiled down a large vat of fresh sap to syrup, and this would be a delicious next step to do at home!
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What a lovely recipe and "easy" too. Thanks, I will try it, and can feel good knowing its a relatively healthy treat.
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I grew up in 'maple sugar' country in Ontario and I know this candy well! Wonderful!
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Your recipe for Homemade Magic Maple Candy is just the perfect way to end the day at the Maple Tree Farm ! I go with my daughter and grandaughters every year and we walk along the path, look at the sap running into each pale 'hitched' to each tree, then go watch as the sap is boiled in a huge cauldron and finally given a taste of the "liquid gold" , the maple syrup!
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i live in C.P. Ont. My friend and his family are in the maple syrup buisness and i have loved anything maple since i was a little girl. when i saw this recipe i knew i couldn't resist.
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i live in C.P. Ont. My friend and his family are in the maple syrup buisness and i have loved anything maple since i was a little girl. when i saw this recipe i knew i couldn't resist.
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I saw you had no comments and had to add one. I remember Maple Sugar Candy from when I was a child. I live in Mass. so it's never easy to find...but looking at this recipe, it may be easy to make. Thanks for this info.
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