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💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Corn syrup is more affordable but lacks the unique flavor of maple syrup.

Place fresh maple syrup into a pot and heat it over low to medium heat until it begins to lightly boil.

Use a candy thermometer or any digital thermometer that can handle the heat to monitor the temperature.

Stay nearby as the syrup will bubble up quickly and you may need to turn down the heat to maintain a low boil.

Send the kids outside to collect some fresh fallen snow, ensuring it is nice and clean.

Pat down the collected snow inside a container, making sure it is deep enough to hold the syrup without it melting through.

Watch the temperature rise quickly at first, then slowly approach the soft ball stage.

Once the syrup reaches the soft ball stage, remove it from the heat immediately.

Pour the hot maple syrup into a container with a spout.

Pour the syrup onto the packed snow in little strips.

Wait at least 5 to 10 seconds before rolling the syrup onto popsicle sticks, wooden chopsticks, or a wooden spoon.

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