MAPLE SYRUP CANDY

After our tour of the sugar bush, Jackie and Gerry were so kind and gave us a litre of maple syrup they had produced last week.

The kids decided it would be a good idea to use some of it to make "maple syrup candy".

First job was to boil the maple syrup on the stove. To use it for candy making Mary had to bring it to 235*F. This was verified on her candy thermometer.

Next step was to take it outside and pour it on the snow so it could cool like toffee ......

then roll it on a fork so we could enjoy it.

From the looks on Minna's face I think it was very enjoyable.

Matter of fact everyone was enjoying the whole experience and looking for seconds from the candy pot.

Thanks Mary, the candy was delicious. 

Next year we hope to tap our own trees and make our own candy. Maybe Owen will help us make the candy disappear.

Thanks for stopping by.