Like their name suggests, these Maple Creams pack hearty mapley goodness in a creamy bite-sized package. Maple extract gives these smooth candies their distinctive taste, but real maple syrup can be substituted for a more subtle maple flavor. They are delicious topped with toasted nuts, or you can try dipping them in chocolate if you prefer.

Speaking of maple...and cream...this Creamy Maple Fudge also delivers a hearty maple flavor in a ridiculously smooth, rich square. They may not be the healthiest candy, but at least you're getting your calorie's worth in every bite.
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Maple Pecan Brittle is a buttery toffee with a robust maple flavor and a nice crunch from toasted pecans. It uses maple extract instead of maple syrup, so that the flavor is more concentrated and isn't lost during the long cooking process.
Maple Pecan Brittle Photo ©2009 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.

This maple candy is not for the faint of sweet tooth! If you love the robust flavor of maple, you'll love Maple Leaves, which are made using only butter and real maple syrup. Don't worry if you don't have candy molds--these can also be poured into cookie sheets and cut into squares once they set, or use cookie cutters to make other shapes.
Maple Leaves Photo ©2007 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Even though I've never been to Vermont, and I couldn't identify a maple tree if my life depended on it, I still consider myself a maple fanatic. I grew up eating maple-flavored pancake syrup, and it was a revelation when I tasted the real thing for the first time. Since then, I've enjoyed collecting maple syrup recipes. This Maple Fudge makes the most of maple syrup and toasted pecans in a smooth fudge that tastes like autumn. I'm sure this goes without saying, but be sure to use real maple syrup and not the fake stuff!

Speaking of fake stuff, I've found maple chips are convenient for providing a strong maple flavor in candies that require body from chocolate chips. Maple Ginger Fudge, with maple chips and real ground ginger, is a sweet, spiced fudge that is perfect for enjoying on brisk fall nights.
Maple Fudge Photo ©2007 Elizabeth LaBau, licensed to About.com, Inc.