Canadian Maple Taffy Pops by @themodernnonna

17 min
Easy

1 serving

🍁

240 ml

Maple Syrup

❄️

1.9 L

Snow

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/10

    Measure 1 cup (240 ml) of pure maple syrup into a saucepan.

    Pure maple syrup
    🥛Measuring cup
    🍲Saucepan

  2. Step 2/10

    Arrange about 8 cups (1.9 L) of fresh, clean, packed snow in a shallow clean container near the stovetop.

    Fresh clean snow

  3. Step 3/10

    Heat the maple syrup on the stovetop until it reaches a boil.

    Pure maple syrup
    🍲Saucepan

  4. Step 4/10

    Stir the boiling syrup occasionally with a wooden spoon.

    Pure maple syrup
    🍲Saucepan
    🥄Wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/10

    Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the syrup for about 15 minutes.

    Pure maple syrup
    🍲Saucepan

  6. Step 6/10

    Check that the syrup reaches 235–240°F (113–116°C) using a candy thermometer.

    Pure maple syrup
    🌡️Candy thermometer
    🍲Saucepan

  7. Step 7/10

    Remove the saucepan from the heat once the syrup reaches the target temperature.

    Pure maple syrup
    🍲Saucepan

  8. Step 8/10

    Pour one-quarter of the hot maple syrup in a thin line over the snow.

    Pure maple syrup
    Fresh clean snow
    🍲Saucepan

  9. Step 9/10

    Place one popsicle stick into the cooling taffy and swirl the taffy around the stick.

    Pure maple syrup
    Fresh clean snow
    🪵Popsicle stick

  10. Step 10/10

    Repeat with the remaining hot maple syrup and serve the taffy pops immediately.

    Pure maple syrup
    Fresh clean snow
    🍲Saucepan
    🪵Popsicle stick

Composition

Ingredients

Types

to inform

Ingredients

Maple syrup, Snow

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Nut-free, Soy-free

Calories

208 kcal

Macro nutrients

Carbohydrates: 53g, Sugars: 48g, Protein: 0g, Fat: 0g, Fiber: 0g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Manganese: 1.1mg, Zinc: 0.6mg, Calcium: 51mg, Potassium: 141mg

Vitamins

Riboflavin: 0.3mg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

2 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

17 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

10 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Saucepan, Wooden spoon, Candy thermometer, Popsicle stick, Measuring cup

Appliances

Stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Dessert, Candy, Snack

Occasions

Winter, Christmas, Holiday, Outdoor gathering, Maple season

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@themodernnonna

Origin

Cuisine

Canadian, Quebecois

Geographic

Canada, New Brunswick

Various

Aspect

Texture

Chewy, Sticky, Soft, Candy-like

Flavors

Sweet, Caramelized, Maple

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

room temperature

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 30 min (Serve immediately for the best chewy texture,Keep away from moisture and heat,Do not leave outdoors where the snow will melt), fridge : 1 day (Store in an airtight container,Texture may become firmer and sticky), freezer : 7 days (Wrap individual taffy pops tightly,Thaw briefly before eating)