DRIED CANDYCAP MUSHROOMS

Dried Candy Cap Mushrooms from Mushroom Mountain are wild-harvested and prized for a sweet, distinctive flavor reminiscent of maple syrup, butterscotch, and brown sugar. Sourced from the USA, they cross easily between sweet and savory cooking. A unique, aromatic addition to any pantry.

At a glance

• Type: Dried candy cap mushrooms (Lactarius spp.)
• Origin: Sourced from USA, wild-harvested
• Aroma: Maple syrup, butterscotch, brown sugar
• Net weight: 1 oz (28g)
• Good to know: A source of antioxidants and fiber
• Vendor: Mushroom Mountain

Best for

• Homemade maple-style syrups and sauces
• Cookies, cakes, and custards
• Ice cream and dessert infusions
• Savory dishes wanting a sweet, woodsy note
• Adventurous and gourmet cooks
• Gifting to a baker or mushroom fan

How to use

Soak dried candy caps in water, then blend with sugar and simmer into a syrup to use anywhere you would use maple syrup. They also flavor baked goods, custards, and savory dishes.

Flavor profile

Sweet and aromatic with notes of maple syrup, butterscotch, and brown sugar.

About Mushroom Mountain

Mushroom Mountain is a specialty grower and supplier of gourmet and foraged mushrooms, offered fresh, dried, and powdered.

Made by Mushroom Mountain, based in Easley, South Carolina.