Description
This pure maple candy recipe uses just one ingredient — maple syrup — to create melt-in-your-mouth confections with deep maple flavor. Optional walnuts add texture, making this a perfect treat or homemade gift.
Ingredients
- 2 cups pure maple syrup
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Attach a candy thermometer to a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan. Pour in the maple syrup and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
- Continue boiling until the syrup reaches 235 °F (110 °C).
- Remove from heat and let the syrup cool undisturbed until it reaches 175 °F (80 °C), about 10 minutes.
- Stir the syrup rapidly and continuously with a wooden spoon until it becomes thick, creamy, and lighter in color (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in chopped walnuts, if using.
- Quickly pour the mixture into candy molds and let it cool at room temperature until set.
- Unmold the candies and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Use a large saucepan to avoid boiling over.
- A candy thermometer is essential for precise results.
- Do not stir while the syrup is cooling — wait until it reaches 175 °F before stirring.
- Chopped nuts are optional but add texture and flavor.
- Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Candy
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
