HARD MAPLE CANDY

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I love making this candy around Christmas. It keeps nicely and everyone loves it. It also makes great gifts.

Provided by Samantha Bideau

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 tsp butter, softened
2 1/2 c sugar
1 c light corn syrup
1 c water
3 Tbsp maple flavoring

Steps:

  • 1. Grease a 15x10x1" pan with butter, set aside.
  • 2. 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.
  • 3. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring. Immediately pour into prepared pan; cool. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container.

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