🍁 Homemade Maple Mint Candy Recipe

This simple, healthy recipe uses only pure maple syrup and natural mint to create melt-in-your-mouth candies with no refined sugar or additives.

🧴 Ingredients

• 1 cup pure maple syrup (Grade A dark or amber preferred)
• 2–3 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped or ½ teaspoon mint extract (alcohol-free preferred)

🍳 Equipment

• Candy thermometer
• Small saucepan (heavy-bottomed preferred)
• Silicone candy mold or parchment-lined tray
• Small whisk or spatula

🔥 Instructions

1. Infuse the mint (if using fresh leaves):
   Gently heat the maple syrup over medium-low heat with the chopped mint leaves. Let it simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then strain out the mint.
2. Boil to hard crack stage:
   Raise heat to medium. Clip a candy thermometer to the side. Boil without stirring until syrup reaches 300°F (149°C).
3. Add extract (if not using leaves):
   Remove from heat and stir in mint extract if using.
4. Pour into molds:
   Pour hot syrup into molds or onto parchment paper in rounds.
5. Cool and set:
   Let harden for 20–30 minutes. Pop from molds or break into shards.

🍬 Storage

Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months. Use parchment or cornstarch between layers to avoid sticking.

🌿 Nutrition (per small piece)

• Calories: ~20–25
• No refined sugar or additives
• Rich in antioxidants, manganese, and zinc
• Mint aids digestion and refreshes