Best 5 Grandmas Maple Candy Recipes

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Grandmas Maple Candy is a delicious and nostalgic treat that has been passed down through generations. This sweet and chewy candy is made with just a few simple ingredients and is a great way to use up leftover maple syrup. It's a perfect candy for gift-giving, holiday gatherings, or enjoying as a special treat. With its rich maple flavor and buttery texture, Grandmas Maple Candy is sure to please everyone who tries it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

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

MAPLE SUGAR CANDY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 7m

Number Of Ingredients 1

1 cup maple syrup

Steps:

  • Place maple in a small saucepan and bring up to 280 degrees F. Dip a spoon into the syrup and drizzle desired shapes onto a sheet pan sprayed with vegetable oil or lined with a silpat. Let cool completely so "candies" come off the sheet pan easily. Eat as is or use as a garnish.

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.

14 MINUTE MAPLE CANDY



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Here's a recipe a friend sent when I wanted to make homemade maple candy. Let me know what you think of it!

Provided by KitchenCraftsnMore

Categories     Candy

Time 1h

Yield 1 pan of fudge

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups maple syrup
1 cup cream
1/4 cup butter
1 cup nutmeats, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Cook the maple syrup, cream, and butter for 9 minutes after the boiling point is reached.
  • Remove from heat, add the nut meats and extract and stir for 5 minutes.
  • Pour into buttered pans and when cool, cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5290.2, Fat 193, SaturatedFat 85.3, Cholesterol 387.3, Sodium 540.7, Carbohydrate 906.1, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 766.9, Protein 29.4

Tips:

  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan to prevent scorching.
  • Stir the mixture constantly to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Use a candy thermometer to ensure that the mixture reaches the correct temperature.
  • If you don't have a candy thermometer, you can test the mixture by dropping a small amount into a bowl of cold water. If it forms a firm ball, the mixture is ready.
  • Pour the mixture onto a greased baking sheet and let it cool completely before cutting it into pieces.
  • Store the maple candy in an airtight container at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Grandma's 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 batch of this sweet and chewy candy that is sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give this recipe a try.

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