Maple taffy on snow

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:35:03 +0000

When I was in Canada in February 2009, one local delicacy I repeatedly bought was Maple Taffy. It's maple syrup (made in the local area), heated to boiling point and poured over snow in thin streams. A wooden skewer is then dipped in it, and once the syrup has hardened slightly it's rolled up. Thanks to the recent so called 'Big Freeze' in England, we were able to re-create this splendid treat!

I know what you're thinking; We're always told not to eat yellow snow, well this is an exception to the rule :)

All you need is:

1 Tin of golden syrup (or maple if you can get it!)
Snow, in a baking tray, patted down flat
Some chopsticks/skewers.

Step 1) Bring the syrup to boiling point

Step 2) Pour the syrup over the snow and immediatly put the stick in.

Step 3) When hard, roll the syrup around the stick.

Step 4) Eat!

Step 5) Thoroughly brush your precious teeth with a fluoride toothpaste :)

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Maple taffy on snow