Spiced Maple Taffy on Snow with Almonds

Name: Spiced Maple Taffy on Snow with Almonds
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: ½ cup (55 g) sliced almonds; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) golden maple syrup; 1 cinnamon stick, 3 inches (7.5 cm) long; 1 star anise

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Preparation 10 min
Cooking 15 min
Servings 6

We gave the traditional maple taffy on snow a kick of cayenne, as well as warm winter spices like cinnamon and star anise.

Vegetarian
Vegan
Lactose-free
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Egg-free

Ingredients

- ½ cup (55 g) sliced almonds
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 can (19 oz/540 ml) golden maple syrup
- 1 cinnamon stick, 3 inches (7.5 cm) long
- 1 star anise

Preparation

- Place very clean snow in a dish and pack it down. Set aside in the freezer before cooking the taffy.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the almonds just until slightly golden. Add the cayenne pepper. Season with salt. Let cool in a small bowl.
- In a deep pot, bring the syrup, cinnamon and star anise to a boil. Continue to boil, without stirring, until a candy thermometer reads 238°F (115°C), about 10 to 15 minutes. Off the heat, remove the cinnamon stick and star anise. Using a metal spoon, pour a small amount of taffy over the snow to check the consistency. If it is too stiff, add a bit of water and mix well. If it is too runny, cook longer.
- Pour thin lines of taffy over the snow. Let the taffy harden for a few seconds, then twirl around wooden popsicle sticks. Coat in the almond mixture.

Note from Ricardo

Golden maple syrup was chosen here for its delicate flavour.

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