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Simple guide: How to make maple taffy (a.k.a. “tire”)
By Suni Gauthier
It’s spring! The birds are chirping, the sun is out (but you’re still pale as winter snow), and maple syrup season is ON. Know that as you read this article, I’m a nut for maple syrup. I put it on everything. Salad, salmon, chicken, pancakes, French toast, yogurt, coffee... you name it! So, I’m sure you can understand that an opportunity to eat a whole glob of it is, well, very exciting.
This activity is simple, sweet, and also a healthier option to any store-bought candy. So, throw on that plaid, dust off your spring boots, and head to your local store to pick up a can of liquid tree gold. Let’s make some tire! Pronounced in French as “Tea-earrrr” - Force those rs like you’re trying to get rid of a piece of food stuck in the back of your throat.
Servings: 10 measly servings, 4 properly sized ones 😉
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
Don’t you dare try this with Pearl Milling Co. Really. It’s not a good idea. - Fresh snow
What you’ll need:
- A base for your snow. A baking sheet or dish will do the trick.
- Medium size saucepan
- Popsicle sticks – 1 per serving
- Optional: candy thermometer
Steps:
- Send the kids on a mission to fill your base with snow. Make sure they fill it up and the snow is packed down. When they’re done, place it in the freezer or leave it outside while you finish the rest of your process.
- Put your maple syrup in the saucepan on medium-low heat. Bring to a boil. Let it boil for about 8–10 minutes.
- How to know if it’s ready -
With a candy thermometer: should read about 115 degrees Celsius. Without a candy thermometer: drop a bit of syrup into cold water. It will clump up if it’s ready. - When your syrup is ready, remove your saucepan from the heat. You can now begin pouring your tire lines on the prepared snow tray. If anyone has ever told you there’s a right size to make these, they’re LYING. An average size is about 2 tbsp worth of syrup or a strip about 5 inches long. But, if you like living life to the fullest and being happy, make them 10 inches, a foot, 6 feet long. The sky is the limit.
- Let them sit and harden in the snow for about 30 to 45 seconds. This is the hardest part. Patience.
- Put your popsicle stick into one end of the tire strip, roll it up onto the stick and enjoy. Repeat.
How easy is that? Enjoy the pure deliciousness - and sticky fingers!
About the author: Suni is a Project Manager for Hatley’s Ecommerce. She lives in Montreal with her little dog, Bean. Outside of her 9 to 5, she can be found listening to music on a long walk or somewhere on a sailboat.
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Simple guide: How to make maple taffy (a.k.a. “tire”)
By Suni Gauthier
It’s spring! The birds are chirping, the sun is out (but you’re still pale as winter snow), and maple syrup season is ON. Know that as you read this article, I’m a nut for maple syrup. I put it on everything. Salad, salmon, chicken, pancakes, French toast, yogurt, coffee... you name it! So, I’m sure you can understand that an opportunity to eat a whole glob of it is, well, very exciting.
This activity is simple, sweet, and also a healthier option to any store-bought candy. So, throw on that plaid, dust off your spring boots, and head to your local store to pick up a can of liquid tree gold. Let’s make some tire! Pronounced in French as “Tea-earrrr” - Force those rs like you’re trying to get rid of a piece of food stuck in the back of your throat.
Servings: 10 measly servings, 4 properly sized ones 😉
Prep time: 10 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Ingredients:
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
Don’t you dare try this with Pearl Milling Co. Really. It’s not a good idea. - Fresh snow
What you’ll need:
- A base for your snow. A baking sheet or dish will do the trick.
- Medium size saucepan
- Popsicle sticks – 1 per serving
- Optional: candy thermometer
Steps:
- Send the kids on a mission to fill your base with snow. Make sure they fill it up and the snow is packed down. When they’re done, place it in the freezer or leave it outside while you finish the rest of your process.
- Put your maple syrup in the saucepan on medium-low heat. Bring to a boil. Let it boil for about 8–10 minutes.
- How to know if it’s ready -
With a candy thermometer: should read about 115 degrees Celsius. Without a candy thermometer: drop a bit of syrup into cold water. It will clump up if it’s ready. - When your syrup is ready, remove your saucepan from the heat. You can now begin pouring your tire lines on the prepared snow tray. If anyone has ever told you there’s a right size to make these, they’re LYING. An average size is about 2 tbsp worth of syrup or a strip about 5 inches long. But, if you like living life to the fullest and being happy, make them 10 inches, a foot, 6 feet long. The sky is the limit.
- Let them sit and harden in the snow for about 30 to 45 seconds. This is the hardest part. Patience.
- Put your popsicle stick into one end of the tire strip, roll it up onto the stick and enjoy. Repeat.
How easy is that? Enjoy the pure deliciousness - and sticky fingers!
About the author: Suni is a Project Manager for Hatley’s Ecommerce. She lives in Montreal with her little dog, Bean. Outside of her 9 to 5, she can be found listening to music on a long walk or somewhere on a sailboat.