People who love natural maple syrup will probably enjoy the rich flavor of Maple Sugar Candy. This tasty treat is made using the same natural ingredient found in the syrup. The sugary substance is made using the sap that naturally runs from the Maple tree during certain times of the year. By boiling the substance down and adding other natural ingredients the mixture can be poured into small molds where it can set. Since this product is made of natural ingredients it has a limited shelf life of about two months.
The various candies made with this flavoring come in assorted sizes and shapes. The molds used to create them will have decorative etchings so that the finished product comes out with shapes of maple leaves, stars, hearts or even tiny animals. The candies are packaged in decorative boxes usually weighing a half pound. These are created as gourmet treats and are often used for special celebrations and as gifts. The festive turkey or Santa shaped candies are a great addition to a holiday party and come in specially designed boxes with transparent windows and bound with colorful ribbons.
In addition to the half pound sizes there are also a number of larger sized treats available. A 1.9 ounce Santa is available in his own box as are individually packaged snowmen. These make great stocking stuffers for any maple lover or can be used as gifts by place settings on a holiday table. The classic design for Maple Sugar Candy is the leaf. This is also available in larger sizes and makes a nice gift or table treat for an even or occasion held in the fall. All of these candy items can also be used to create edible centerpieces for wedding receptions or other events where a formal dinner is held.
