2 cups of maple syrup into the bottom of the pot.
step 3: clip the candy thermometer to the side of the pot so the tip is in the maple syrup but not touching the sides or bottom of the pot.
step 4: place the pot on the stove top over medium-low heat.
step 5: heat the maple syrup, without stirring, until the candy thermometer reaches 300 degrees f.
step 6: immediately pour the maple syrup out of the pot and into the candy mold or onto the baking pan.
step 7: let the candy dry until it is completely cooled and hard.
step 8: turn the mold upside down and tap the bottom to remove 