Anyone making pure maple syrup candy floss? I know it can be done looking for recommendations for equipment, equipment modifications and techniques
Anyone making pure maple syrup candy floss? I know it can be done looking for recommendations for equipment, equipment modifications and techniques
I was going to paste a link to a good thread, but found there are quite a few that you will find useful. Search for "maple cotton candy" rather than floss. As you'll see, I use the Vortex. It's an entry-level size of the commercial grades. It's fine for the farmers markets I do. If you are doing bigger fairs, you'll probably want a bigger machine. Most folks use a 5:1 ratio (white sugar to maple), but others go with 4:1. I found the 4:1 to be too dense and gummy especially when it's humid - which it is ALL the time in New England.
As you shop around, the bubble is a must have. Even with it, the floss gets on your arms and face.
I started out bagging it for people, but now I much prefer to make it right on the stick for them as they watch. The customers like that too - especially the kids. I'll bag it by request if people are taking it home for someone.
Have fun!
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Thanks for info, I will look up the vortex.
I spoke with a quebec guy today. maplefloss.com he claims he doesn't use any white sugar, pure maple.
Wondering how to do that?
I have tried pure maple. Makes a gummy mess.
William
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