Maple-flavoured fudge is a Canadian classic. The real maple syrup in this recipe produces a creamy confection that is also easy to make.
500 ml (2 cups) maple syrup
175 ml (3/4 cup) half-and-half (10 per cent) cream
30 ml (2 tbsp) butter
Grease a 20-cm (8-inch) square pan.
In a heavy saucepan, combine maple syrup, cream and butter and bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, until a drop in cold water forms a soft ball (113-114 C/236 to 238 F).
Let cool to lukewarm (43 C/110 F) without stirring. Beat until creamy. Turn into pan. Cut into squares.
Makes one 20-cm (8-inch) square pan.