Maple syrup cream sugar
Creamed sugar is a traditional Quebec confection, and here's a delicious version with maple syrup.
3,984 5/5 (2 reviews)
3 hours 1 min.
Easy
150 pieces
4 IngredientsLast modified on: April 23th 2025
For 150 pieces, you will need:
2 lb + 2.9 oz maple syrup
2.7 oz 
13.2 oz 
5.3 oz walnut kernelsChange these quantities to make:
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 2 hours 20 min.
Cooking: 45 min.
All in all: 3 hours 1 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 3 min.
Pour 2 lb + 2.9 oz maple syrup and 2.7 oz butter into a saucepan.
Stage 2 - 5 min.
Place over medium heat and bring to the boil.
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Add 13.2 oz cream and bring back to the boil.
Stage 4 - 30 min.
Cook gently over medium heat until it reaches 118°C (244°F) (use a thermometer).
Stage 5 - 5 min.
Meanwhile, pour 5.3 oz walnut kernels into a small frying pan over medium heat, and roast for a few minutes (you can also roast in the oven).
Stage 6 - 1 min.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Place a 20x20 cm (8x8 inch) baking tin on a baking sheet, and line the bottom with a piece of baking paper.
Stage 8
When the mixture has reached 118°C (244°F), turn off the heat.
Stage 9 - 1 min.
Pour into a small bowl.
Stage 10 - 2 min.
Whip for 1 or 2 minutes...
Stage 11
...until the mixture changes color and becomes lighter.
Stage 12 - 2 min.
Add the walnuts and mix well.
Stage 13 - 2 hours
Pour into the mold, and spread in an even layer, pressing down if necessary.
Place in the fridge for 2 hours.
Place in the fridge for 2 hours.
Stage 14 - 4 min.
After this time, remove from the mould and cut into small pieces.
Stage 15 - 1 min.
Pour into a jar and store in the fridge.
Remarks
Be careful when cooking, as the mixture tends to overflow easily, so don't heat too much and keep a close eye on it.
For an even more Canadian touch, use pecans instead.
For an even more Canadian touch, use pecans instead.
Keeping: Several weeks in the fridge in a closed jar.
Source: After Jean Piquant.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 30 RDI=10 % | 530 RDI=50 % | 270 RDI=40 % | 4,660 RDI=230 % | 19,500 RDI: 230 % |
| Per 100 g | 2 RDI=1 % | 40 RDI=4 % | 20 RDI=3 % | 340 RDI=20 % | 1,440 RDI: 20 % |
| Per piece | 0 | 3 RDI=0 % | 1 RDI=0 % | 30 RDI=2 % | 130 RDI: 2 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 150 pieces : 17.20 €
- Per piece : 0.15 €
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Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
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Maple syrup
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Cream
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Butter
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