Maple sap harvest time is known in New England as “sugaring season.” Sugar on snow is a seasonal treat that has been part of maple country sugaring tradition for generations. A recipe for sugar on snow was published in a 1939 issue of Yankee magazine, and it suggested enjoying the sweet treat with plain doughnuts for dipping, dill pickles to cut the sweetness, and coffee to wash it all down. This suggestion caught on and today’s sugar on snow parties (yes, they are a thing) are sure to include pickles, doughnuts, and coffee along with this taffy-like candy.
Recipe Servings: 2
Prep Time
2 minutes
Cook Time
8 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Kosher
Halal
Ingredients
- Pie pan full of packed clean snow
- 1 cup pure maple syrup
Directions
- Pack a pie pan full of fresh clean snow and keep it outside or in the freezer until needed.
- Cook the syrup in a medium-size saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 235°F on a candy thermometer. Be careful not to let it burn.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately drizzle syrup over the packed snow in thick strips.
- Let the syrup cool for several seconds before using a metal fork or popsicle stick to enjoy.
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