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Traditional Quebec recipe: Maple Taffy on Snow (Tire d'érable). A beloved classic from Quebec's rich culinary heritage.

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Ingredients

  • 500 ml maple syrup
  • 1 Clean fresh snow(or crushed ice)
  • 1 Wooden sticks

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the maple syrup over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Cook until it reaches 115°C (240°F) on a thermometer (soft-ball stage).

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, pack fresh snow into a dish or onto a flat surface.

  4. 4

    Pour the hot syrup in thin streams over the snow.

  5. 5

    Wait a few seconds for the syrup to set slightly.

  6. 6

    Roll the taffy around a stick and enjoy immediately.

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