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A fun winter activity she taught us was “wax on snow,” also known as “sugar on snow.” This is a delish treat that occurs when you heat real (none of that fake stuff) maple syrup to 235 degrees and then drizzle it onto hard packed snow. You then take a fork and wrap the sticky sweetness around the tongs and enjoy it. You can also test the syrup on a small container of snow before heading outside.
A fun surprise for my children was keeping a container of snow in the freezer until the summer, and then recreating this sticky, sweet treat. It tastes kind of like a harder version of maple-flavored taffy.
Here are some tips to ensure your success:
- The boiling gradually speeds up as there is less water in the pot, so watch it carefully. Faster is not always better, so medium heat might be safer.
- Make sure you use a patch of clean snow. It sounds obvious but you want to avoid any snow with dirt or footprints or signs of animals.
- Your syrup will probably want to boil over the top of the pan. When it starts to boil this can be managed by keeping the temperature low for a little while. It also can help to put a rim of butter around the pan about 2" above the boiling syrup. Just use a fork to rub some butter on the hot pan. This will keep the syrup bubbles from climbing up the sides.
- Burning syrup is an awful smell. Don't walk away from the pan. And ensure your children are aware of the dangers in the boiling pot.
- When you're all done, fill the sticky pot up with water and put it back on the stove to simmer for 2-3 minutes. It'll be much easier to clean.
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