Sugar on Snow (Maple Taffy)

Why it’s Vermont: Sugaring-season staple across northern New England—hot maple syrup poured onto clean snow and rolled onto a stick.
How to make it (field-tested):

• Boil pure maple syrup until it reaches the soft-ball/taffy stage (use a candy thermometer).
• Pour thin ribbons onto packed, clean snow (or crushed ice).
• Roll with a popsicle stick; serve immediately (classic with cider + donuts).