Best 9 Maple Candy Recipes

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Attention all sweet tooths and maple enthusiasts! Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of maple candy's delectable realm. Discover a collection of delectable recipes that transform pure maple syrup into a symphony of textures and flavors, ranging from classic hard candy to innovative variations infused with spices, nuts, and even bacon. Explore the art of candy-making with simple step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure perfect results every time. Indulge in the nostalgic charm of maple candy, a treat that evokes memories of childhood and the warmth of family gatherings. Get ready to satisfy your sweet cravings with this curated selection of maple candy recipes, each offering a unique taste experience that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

HARD MAPLE CANDY



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During the war, the women at my grandmother's church would donate sugar rations throughout the year so they'd have enough to make candy as a fund-raiser each Christmas. I'm lucky enough to have inherited this tried-and-true recipe. -Dorothea Bohrer, Silver Spring, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 1-3/4 pounds.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 teaspoons butter, softened
3-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
1 cup water
3 tablespoons maple flavoring

Steps:

  • Grease a 15x10x1-in. pan with butter; set aside. In a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup and water. Cook over medium-high heat until a candy thermometer reads 300° (hard-crack stage), stirring occasionally. , Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring. Immediately pour into prepared pan; cool. Break into pieces. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

MAPLE CANDY



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 2

Vegetable oil, for the pan and spoon
2 cups pure maple syrup

Steps:

  • Line the bottom and sides of a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper; brush the parchment with vegetable oil. Bring the maple syrup to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium low. Dip the back of a spoon in vegetable oil and run it over the top of the foam to help it subside. Increase the heat to medium and continue cooking until a candy thermometer registers 246 degrees F, 25 to 30 minutes. Pour the syrup into a heatproof bowl and let cool, 5 minutes.
  • 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. Pour into the prepared pan and spread with an offset spatula; let cool completely, about 1 hour. Lift out of the pan and cut into pieces.

MAPLE CREAM CANDY



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Make and share this Maple Cream Candy recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Candy

Time 35m

Yield 1 9x9 inch pan

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup pure maple syrup (use syrup labeled "Dark amber"-the darker, the better!)
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnut pieces or 1 cup pecan pieces, toasted

Steps:

  • Lightly oil a 9- by 9-inch square pan, or a baking sheet.
  • In a small heavy-duty saucepan (about 2 quarts) mix together the maple syrup, sugar, cream, and corn syrup.
  • Fit a candy thermometer to the side of the pan and heat until the temperature reaches 236 degrees, tilting the pan to submerge the bulb, if necessary, to gauge the correct temperature.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and transfer the mixture into the metal bowl of a standing electric mixer.
  • Submerge the thermometer in the candy mixture until it has cooled to 110 degrees, which will take a while.
  • (tip: you can put the bottom of the bowl in ice water to speed up the process; but don’t stir the mixture to cool it down).
  • When the temperature is 110 degrees, add the vanilla and beat the mixture until it just begins to thicken and loose its gloss.
  • Overmixing will make it grainy, so keep an eye on it.
  • Stir in the nuts and spread the mixture into the square pan or onto the baking sheet, forming it into a 9-inch square with your (clean) hands.
  • Allow to cool completely, then remove from the pan and cut into squares.
  • To remove it from a square pan, run a sharp knife around the inside of the pan to loosen it, then cut it in half.
  • Use a metal spatula to pry the candy loose a bit (it will be flexible).
  • Invert the pan a shake it to coax the maple cream candy out.

MAPLE SPONGE CANDY



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This candy is like the kind that people refer to as seafoam candy. It's crunchy and has a sugary-maple flavor. Just TRY to have only one piece!

Provided by rhonda

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup maple flavored syrup
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons baking soda

Steps:

  • Butter a 9x9 inch pan and set aside.
  • In a heavy 2 quart saucepan, combine the syrup, sugar and vinegar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly until sugar dissolves. Continue cooking without stirring until a candy thermometer reads 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Remove from heat and quickly stir in the baking soda.
  • Immediately pour candy into prepared pan, Do not spread. Cool and break into pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.7 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Sodium 338.7 mg, Sugar 29 g

MAPLE CREAMS CANDY BY FREDA



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This was my Grandmothers favorite Candy, and Making this sure does bring back Memories. I am Posting this in her Memory. These are very Creamy, and when Dipped In Chocolate, Are Just to good to pass up. I have added (3) Versions, One with Nuts and one with out, one dipped in Butterscotch, one in Chocolate. So Many Versions and...

Provided by FREDA GABLE

Categories     Candies

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

MAPLE CREAMS
1 can sweetened condensed milk, { note: do not use evaporated milk}
1 cube butter = 1/2 cup, cubed
7 C powdered sugar = (2 lb =7 c)
3 tsp pure maple flavoring or mapleine
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
4 Cups semi sweet, or milk choc. chips/ or butterscotch chips
2 tsp shortening (crisco)
MAPLE WALNUT CREAMS
make as above; divide mixture in 1/2. then just add 1/2 the nuts in 1/2 the mixture. tip; after dipping in chocolate, top with a sprinkle of the nuts, before choc sets. this way you can tel which has nuts and which does not.
MAPLE CREAMS BUTTERSCOTCH DIPPED
make same as above; only use butterscotch chips in place of choc chips above for dipping.

Steps:

  • 1. In a small saucepan, add Condensed Milk, and cubed butter, Stir over Low heat just til melted.
  • 2. Measure all the 7 1/2 C of Pdr Sugar, & Place Pdr Sugar in large seperate Bowl or sauce pan. When Butter and Milk Mixture is Melted, Pour into the Pdr Sugar; Add Flavorings, Now. ( I used Mapleine) Stir Till smooth and no lumps. Mixture will be thick and hard to stir. It should be a creamy texture. Divide Mixture in 1/2. Place 1 C Nuts in one 1/2 of the mixture. Place in refer to Chill 1 hr.
  • 3. Remove from Refer, with small ice cream scoop, Roll into 1" balls. Place on WAX paper or Parchment paper lined baking sheet. Chill again not less than 1 hr.
  • 4. While mixture is chilling: Melt Choc Chips,& Shortening, Stir til smooth. Remove balls from Refer, and dip one at a time, allowng excess to drip off, Place on paper lined sheet, and let stand to set. Store in AIRTIGHT container. . . and enjoy. NOTE & TIP; If Making ahead of time, The mixture will freeze for at least 2-3 Months before dipping in Chocolate. Mixture Needs to Thaw, (Yet chilled,) before dipping, into the Chocolate if You choose to make and freeze these ahead of time.
  • 5. These maple creams are Heavenly. . . Guaranteed EASY, & Will bring back "old memories" of Days Past.

MAPLE CREAM CANDY 1972 (CANADIAN)



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rec'd this from my mother-in-law in 1972. Seemed a little odd with flour and baking powder, but its a great always successful recipe.

Provided by andypandy

Categories     Candy

Time 30m

Yield 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk or 1 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 -2 dash salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups chopped walnuts or 2 cups pecans

Steps:

  • Lightly grease 9 x 11 brownie pan.
  • (originally calls for a 9 x 13 pan, but, I find this too thin afterwards).
  • Mix in a lightly buttered heavy large saucepan, the brown sugar, butter, cream, flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Cook stirring constantly until mixture reaches 235degrees F.
  • on a candy thermometer.
  • Or until a soft ball forms in cold water.
  • Remove from heat, add vanilla and nuts.
  • Beat two to five minutes or until candy begins to thicken.
  • Pour quickly into prepared buttered pan.
  • Spread evenly.
  • Cut into squares while still soft.

MAPLE CANDY BALLS



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Make and share this Maple Candy Balls recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Candy

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, softened
2 tablespoons maple extract
1 1/2 cups nuts, chopped
1 (2 lb) package confectioners' sugar
24 (1 ounce) semi-sweet chocolate baking squares, chopped

Steps:

  • In large bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk, butter, maple extract and nuts.
  • Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to dip.
  • In heavy saucepan or double broiler, over low heat, melt chocolate.
  • Dip balls into chocolate.
  • Place on wax paper lined baking sheet until set.
  • Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.
  • Note: Candy mixture can be chilled in refrigerator up to 2 days before rolling into balls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.5, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 3.6, Sodium 31.8, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 20.8, Protein 1.3

GRANDMA'S MAPLE CANDY



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A simple maple fudge my grandma used to make. Very frosting-like, but sweet and delicious.

Provided by Anna Cole

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Fudge Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 64

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons butter
1 pinch salt
1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon maple extract
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Heat brown sugar, cream, butter, and salt in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until butter melts, about 5 minutes; remove from heat. Mix confectioner's sugar, maple extract, and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture.
  • Grease an 8-inch square cake pan. Pour sugar mixture into the prepared pan. Refrigerate until set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 4.7 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

PURE MAPLE CANDY



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Pure, creamy, melt-in-your-mouth maple candy using only pure maple syrup! It's a treat almost like fudge. Add anything you want like chopped nuts. Use small maple leaf molds or other pretty shapes.

Provided by Islandgirlchef

Categories     Desserts     Candy Recipes     Nut Candy Recipes

Time 51m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups pure maple syrup
½ cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 3.2 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help to prevent the sugar from burning.
  • Use a candy thermometer: This is the best way to ensure that the sugar reaches the correct temperature.
  • Stir the sugar constantly: This will help to prevent it from crystallizing.
  • Be careful not to overcook the sugar: If the sugar gets too hot, it will become bitter.
  • Work quickly: Maple candy hardens quickly, so you need to work quickly to pour it into the molds.
  • Use a variety of molds: You can use any type of mold you like, but some popular options include candy canes, lollipops, and hearts.
  • Get creative: You can add different flavors or colors to your maple candy to make it your own.

Conclusion:

Maple candy is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and satisfying treat that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dessert, give maple candy a try. You won't be disappointed!

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