Maple Taffy on Snow
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Maple Taffy on Snow

A classic Canadian winter treat made by simmering maple syrup until glossy and thick, then winding it into soft, chewy taffy on packed clean snow.

25 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Pack fresh, clean snow into a 2 cm layer in a shallow baking dish, pressing it firmly so the surface is smooth. Return the dish to the freezer while the syrup cooks.
2
Pour the maple syrup into a heavy 2-litre saucepan. If desired, rub butter around the inside rim to reduce foaming. Clip a candy thermometer to the pan, keeping the bulb below the syrup surface without touching the base.
3
Bring the syrup to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook uncovered until it reaches 112–115°C, about 10–15 minutes; the bubbles will become slower and larger and the syrup will look noticeably thicker.
Maple syrup simmering to the soft taffy stage AI-generated image
4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup stand for 2 minutes, until the bubbling subsides but the syrup remains fluid. Work carefully because the syrup is extremely hot.
5
Remove the snow from the freezer. Pour a thin 10 cm strip of hot syrup onto the snow, wait 5–10 seconds, then roll it around a wooden stick or fork. Continue with the remaining syrup, working in small batches, and serve immediately.
Maple taffy rolled on snow around a wooden stick AI-generated image

Why this recipe works

Reducing pure maple syrup concentrates its caramelized flavor and raises its temperature enough to create a pliable candy. Packed snow cools the syrup rapidly, giving it a soft, chewy texture instead of letting it spread into a brittle.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Maple taffy is best eaten immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers in a covered container for up to 3 days, separating pieces with parchment.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat finished taffy; warm it gently in your hands if needed to soften it for rolling.

Nutrition / serving

292kcal
0.01 gprotein
73.70 gcarbs
0.68 gfat
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Published 22 Aug 2026 · updated 22 Aug 2026