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Canadian maple candy can be anything thats made from Canadian maple syrup, but it can also be a variety of maple candies that are a big part of the Canadian kitchen and culture.

Canada produces over 85% of the worlds maple syrup, and that amount is worth over $165,000 and is shipped to over 45 countries. Most of the Canadian maple syrup comes from the province of Quebec, but maple sugaring is popular all over Canada, with about 10,500 maple syrup producers in the country. With all that maple syrup, Canadian maple candy is popular.

A distinctly Canadian type of maple candy is called maple taffy, or sugar on snow. In the French-speaking areas of Canada, its known as tire d'rable. Its made by boiling maple syrup until it becomes thick and viscous, and then pouring it on clean snow. If the syrup rolls off the snow instead of beginning to cool down, then the consistency is too thin and need to be cooked for longer to become more thick. Oftentimes, making maple taffy is a big festive occasion to be enjoyed on a snowy day.

Also popular is maple syrup fudge. This is similar to chocolate fudge, in that its usually made with cream, butter, and sugar. Unlike other types of maple candies, maple fudge will still turn out well if things like nuts are added.

Perhaps the truest kind of Canadian maple candy may also be the most well-knownpure maple sugar candy. All you need is pure maple syrup, and maybe some maple leaf molds, and you have everything for a traditional Canadian maple candy treat.

Philip Rozek invites you to step into the world of maple syrup at http://www.maplesugarrecipe.com/articles.html where you can learn about Maine maple syrup, Vermont maple candy, Vermont maple syrup wedding favors and more. He'll even show you five reasons to make all-natural maple sugar candy at home.

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