DRIED CANDYCAP MUSHROOMS

The Mushroom That Smells Like Maple Syrup

Yes, you read that correctly.

Candy Cap mushrooms (Lactarius spp.) are one of the most unusual culinary mushrooms in the world. Instead of the earthy, savory flavor we usually associate with mushrooms, dried Candy Caps develop an intensely sweet aroma reminiscent of maple syrup, brown sugar, butterscotch, and warm baking spices.

Even better—the aroma becomes especially pronounced when the mushrooms are dried.

Wild harvested in the USA, these fragrant little mushrooms can be used in desserts, baked goods, syrups, beverages, sauces, and even savory dishes where you want an unexpected touch of sweetness.

Think of them less like a traditional mushroom and more like a wild forest spice.

🍄 Why You'll Love Them

• 🍁 Naturally Maple-Like Aroma – Candy Caps are famous for their remarkable maple syrup fragrance.
• 🧁 Made for Baking – Wonderful in cookies, cakes, breads, pancakes, custards, ice cream, and other desserts.
• 🥞 Sweet AND Savory – Experiment with syrups, sauces, glazes, roasted vegetables, meats, and more.
• 🌲 Wild Harvested in the USA – A fascinating specialty mushroom straight from the forest.
• 🥄 A Little Goes a Long Way – Their concentrated aroma makes Candy Caps an unusual addition to the mushroom pantry.

What Do Candy Cap Mushrooms Taste Like?

Candy Caps are unlike almost any other mushroom.

Their aroma and flavor can be described as:

• Maple syrup
• Brown sugar
• Butterscotch
• Caramel
• Warm and slightly earthy

Their famous fragrance comes alive after drying and becomes especially noticeable when they're ground or incorporated into recipes.

🍁 How to Use Dried Candy Caps

Candy Caps can be rehydrated, ground into powder, or infused into liquids depending on your recipe.

Try them in:

• Pancakes and waffles
• Cookies and cakes
• Muffins and sweet breads
• Ice cream
• Custards
• Whipped cream
• Hot chocolate
• Coffee
• Syrups
• Sauces and glazes
• Bread pudding
• French toast
• Cocktails and mocktails

You can also grind dried Candy Caps into a fine powder and use them almost like a spice.

🥄 Candy Cap Syrup

Ingredients

¼ cup dried Candy Cap mushrooms
1 cup water
1 cup sugar

Directions

Soak the dried Candy Caps in 1 cup of water until rehydrated.

Transfer the mushrooms and soaking water to a blender and blend.

Pour into a saucepan and add the sugar. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Strain for a smoother syrup, or leave the mushroom solids in for a more rustic version.

Cool and refrigerate.

Use anywhere you might normally reach for maple syrup—pancakes, waffles, desserts, coffee, cocktails, ice cream... you get the idea.

📦 What's Included

Ingredients: Dried Candy Cap Mushrooms (Lactarius spp.)
Sourced From: USA
Net Weight: 1 oz (28 g)