Pure Maple Candy

Ingredients

• Servings: 18
• 2 cups pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 51 mins


• in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the maple syrup to a boil over medium-high heat stirring occasionally. boil until syrup reaches 235 degrees f (110 degrees c) on a candy thermometer.
• remove from heat and cool to 175 degrees f (80 degrees c) without stirring, about 10 minutes.
• stir mixture rapidly with a wooden spoon for about 5 minutes until the color turns lighter and mixture becomes thick and creamy. stir in chopped nuts, if desired.
• pour into molds. set aside to cool. once cool, unmold candy. store in airtight containers up to 1 month.