Around the World in 20 Desserts

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Maple Taffy (Canada) What is maple taffy? Maple taffy is a sugary sweet Canadian confection traditionally made from maple syrup and snow. Maple syrup is boiled to 234 degrees Fahrenheit and then poured onto fresh snow, where the cold temperature hardens the concoction into an edible treat that consumers often use wooden sticks or dinner forks to eat. Often, maple taffy is served with coffee, tea, donuts, or even sour ... more 

Photo by: Flickr / JaimeW

Maple Taffy (Canada) What is maple taffy? Maple taffy is a sugary sweet Canadian confection traditionally made from maple syrup and snow. Maple syrup is boiled to 234 degrees Fahrenheit and then poured onto fresh snow, where the cold temperature hardens the concoction into an edible treat that consumers often use wooden sticks or dinner forks to eat. Often, maple taffy is served with coffee, tea, donuts, or even sour dill pickles. 



Where to try maple taffy: Maple Taffy is a seasonal treat that can be found scattered around Quebec and Eastern Ontario, especially in early spring.
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