Tire sur la neige (draw on the snow) is an old-fashioned treat in Québec, also known as tire d’érable or la tire. It is made in the late winter and early spring as the maple syrup harvest begins and snow is still on the ground.
First, long wooden troughs are filled with fresh, clean snow. Then boiled and reduced maple syrup is poured in strips over the snow, chilling it to a taffy-like consistency. Children then roll up the taffy on wooden sticks and for a sweet and sticky cold-weather treat. As the Québecois say, “Attention aux dents!”
Tire sur la Neige
Course: Candy, DessertsCuisine: CanadaTire sur la neige (draw on the snow) is an old-fashioned maple taffy treat in Québec, also known as tire d’érable or la tire.
Ingredients
Maple syrup — 1 quart
Fresh, clean snow — a good amount
Directions
- Bring the maple syrup to a boil in a large saucepan and simmer until it reaches 240 degrees F on a candy thermometer.
- Pour in a thin stream over clean snow. Let set for a moment to begin to harden. Roll up on a clean stick and eat.
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