Maple Fluffs

Ingredients

• 1 cup maple sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon cram of tartar
• 6 marshmallows; cut fine
• 1 egg white
• candied cherries or nut meats

Method

Boil first 4 ingredients in a saucepan to crack stage 288° F, then add marshmallows; let stand 5 minutes, pour over stiffly beaten egg white, beating constantly. Beat until light, and when it begins to set, drop from teaspoon onto waxed paper. Place halved candied cherries or nut meats in center of each piece; cool.

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