Retail price of molded sugar leaves?

[Bucket Head]

Hi Guys,

Whats your going rate on an ounce of maple sugar these days?

Wether its a one ounce leaf or a package of three 1/3oz. leaves? Just curious.

I have an opportunity to sell some leaves, so I'm trying to come up with a fair price. I don't want to give it away, but I don't want to overcharge either. There are some "high end" stores around here that sell candy, but their prices should be against the law!

Thanks for the input in advance.

Steve

[fred]

most costumers ive had didnt want mold on their candy

[Sugarmaker]

Fred, I get it:)

We sell individual leaves for .25 cents and bag of 9 for 2.00 at the fair.
Chris

[brookledge]

I get atleast a $1.00 per once packaged in a cardboard box and shrink wrapped. It also makes a difference if you have crystal coated it also.
You also have to consider volume discounts on larger quanities
Keith

[Snow Hill Farm]

Steve,

I sold 1 oz. and 3 oz. maple leaf candies at a farmers market all summer for $1 and $3. Everyone seemed fine with the price. When doing the math I figured you boil off 20-30% in water so if a gallon is (11 lb x 16 oz) 176 oz. you are left with +/-132 oz of candy. Of course the last bit you pour doesn't make market worthy candy so it's a little less. Hope this helps!

[maplwrks]

Maple Candy and Cream should be priced in the $16-$18 a pound range

[Sugarmaker]

Folks,
Yea about a buck + a ounce. Sounds about right to me also. Should the same logic should apply to crumb also?? I would think so. You are boiling off even more water!
Chris

[Amber Gold]

With those prices per pound I think I see candy in my future. I hope I make some light syrup this year.

[Snow Hill Farm]

I used Grade A Medium Amber to make mine and it sold well. The molds are pricey but last indefinitely so it's worth it....

[brookledge]

Josh
While the price may sound good you need to remember you need to market it and unless you crystal coat it it has a sshort shelf life compared to syrup.
I usually get 6-8 weeks for a shelf life. So if you make candy and then don't sell it you done all that extra work and have got nothing for it.
keith

[Amber Gold]

True. Is it hard to crystal coat it? Do you just put maple sugar on it after it's set?

What if you froze it until you needed to fill orders?

[maplwrks]

You Can Freeze Candy To Extend The Shelf Life---you Just Need To Get It Out And Let It Air Dry For A Couple Days Before Packaging.