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maple toffee or sugar on snow can be eaten with a fork

Sugar on Snow - Maple Toffee

Sugar on Snow, also called Maple Toffee, is a delicious candy treat made by pouring boiling syrup onto fresh snow. The result is delicious, mapley goodness that is sweet and satisfying.

Equipment

  • Candy Thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • Maple Syrup The REAL stuff, please. Sorry, Jack and Jemimah
  • Fresh Snow

Instructions
 

  • Fill several bowls (one per person) with fresh snow. You want the snow to be about 2 inches deep in the bowl for the best results. Fill the bowl well, but don't "pack" the snow. Leave these bowls outside while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
  • In a large pot bring maple syrup to a boil. You will probably need about 1/4 cup of syrup per person but you want the pot to be much larger than you think. Maple syrup bubbles A LOT when it boils and boil overs are a risk. Watch the pot carefully! Use a candy thermometer and bring the syrup to 234˚. Boil at this temperature for several minutes but do not stir the syrup. You are bringing the syrup just short of the maple sugar stage and stirring can cause crystals to begin forming. Once the syrup has boiled, quickly carry it outside and drizzle it over the bowls of fresh snow. You want to spread it around so it comes into contact with lots of snow. Pouring it all in one spot will spoil the reaction.
  • The Sugar on Snow can be eaten with a fork. Once it completely hardens, just pick it up and eat it like candy.

Notes

Notes: You will need a candy thermometer. It is also best to boil your syrup outdoors, if possible. This is a perfect recipe for a winter camping trip.