A history of Vermont's maple sugar industry

by Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association

Maple Sugar on Snow.

For preparing maple sugar for eating on snow, either sugar or syrup may be used, but the syrup if obtainable, is best. Boil the syrup until, when dropped on snow, it remains on the surface and becomes waxy, then spread it upon the surface of the snow or a block of ice. If the sugar is used, add a little water and melt it, being careful not to burn, and treat in the same manner as the syrup. This will be found, as every sugar maker knows, one of the most delicious treats obtainable.