How to Make Maple Sugar - Glen And Friends Cooking

Pour 1 liter of maple syrup into a pot.

Set the temperature to medium-high, almost high, and bring the maple syrup to a boil.

Monitor the temperature with an instant-read thermometer, aiming for 260 to 265 degrees Fahrenheit, ideally 262 degrees.

To prevent boiling over, either spread butter around the edge of the pot or place a wooden spoon across the top.

Keep an eye on the pot as it bubbles and boils, stirring if necessary to prevent boiling over.

Once the temperature reaches around 262 degrees Fahrenheit, remove the pot from heat.

Use a mixer or a wooden spoon to stir the syrup until it crystallizes into crumbly sugar.

Sift the sugar through a sieve to separate the fine sugar from larger chunks.

Process the larger chunks in a food processor to achieve a fine grind, then sift again.

Spread the fine sugar on a tray to cool and prevent clumping.

For leftover sugar stuck to the pot, add 1 to 2 cups of water and simmer with the lid on, stirring occasionally to dissolve back into a liquid.

Use the leftover syrup in cocktails or beverages, ensuring not to waste any sugar.

Allow the sugar to cool completely before storing to prevent it from clumping into a solid block.

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