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.

Anguaku Ivan
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This candy is a must-try for any maple syrup lover.


Mary Ayodele
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Abayomi Oluwaseun
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This is the best hard maple candy I've ever had.


Henry Congress
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I can't get enough of this candy!


Padthma Udayangani
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This candy is the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Irfan Mazari
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I love the way this candy melts in my mouth.


Haidar Asif
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This is a classic candy recipe that is always a hit.


Am Gyapak
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Yub Kumar
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This candy is a great gift idea for the holidays.


Masephoko Monaheng
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I made this candy for my kids and they loved it! It's a great way to get them to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Aviwe Feni
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This candy is the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Joyline J Karato
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can add different flavors, such as vanilla or cinnamon, to create different variations.


Oryan Franklin
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Moses Eze
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I've been making this candy for years and it's always a favorite. It's a great way to use up extra maple syrup and it's always a hit with family and friends.


Sheru Sheru
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This is the best hard maple candy recipe I've ever tried. It's so smooth and creamy, and the maple flavor is perfect.


Ademola Olaniyi
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I made this candy for a holiday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


xolani mbhamali
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This hard maple candy recipe is a great way to use up leftover maple syrup. It's easy to make and turns out perfectly every time.