FAQs
Maple syrup and maple sugar are incredibly versatile cooking ingredients, good for far more than topping your morning pancakes. “You can go through your entire day with maple in every dish.” Darrin Kimbler, a UW–Madison Extension educator in Iron County.
What grade of maple syrup is best for cooking? ›
Grade A Dark (Robust) Syrup
Dark maple syrup is still great for all kinds of recipes despite its strong flavor. The robust maple sweetness is especially delicious paired with smoky and spicy flavors like barbeque, chipotle peppers, or bourbon. It's a must if you want the maple taste to stand out!
What else can I use maple syrup for? ›
The Maple syrup is an excellent alternative to sugar in hot drinks such as tea, herbal teas, coffee or milk but also in juices and syrups. It is also used in mixology, to give a pleasant sweet note (but not caloric) and colored a co*cktail alcoholic or non-alcoholic.
What happens to maple syrup when you cook it? ›
Maple syrup that is boiled too long will crystallize and maple syrup that isn't boiled long enough will spoil quickly and will be watery because the concentration of sugar in the syrup will be too low.
Is it safe to bake with maple syrup? ›
Maple's versatility makes it a kitchen staple. Its natural sweetness and nutritional properties lend itself to both chicken dinners and decadent desserts. Using maple syrup and maple sugar in place of cane sugar in cooking and baking is a simple swap!
Does maple syrup need to be refrigerated? ›
Unopened maple syrup of any kind can be stored in a cool, dark place until you're ready to use it, ideally within two years. But once opened, pure maple syrup should be stored in the refrigerator.
What color maple syrup is healthiest? ›
What grade maple syrup is healthiest? Whether it's for use in a master cleanse or as a topping for your pancakes, Grade A Dark will be better for you. It has more antioxidants and mineral content than the lighter colors.
Is cooking with maple syrup better than sugar? ›
No. But, if you're going to use sugar in a recipe, you might as well substitute in maple syrup since it's slightly better for you than refined sugar. The reality is maple syrup is still high in sugar. It would be very unhealthy to eat several tablespoons of maple syrup per day to add calcium or potassium to your diet.
Can you put maple syrup in coffee? ›
Adding maple syrup to your coffee will give it a unique flavor and sweetness that will leave you wanting more. Not only is maple syrup an excellent way to add flavor and sweetness to your coffee, but maple syrup is good for you with naturally occurring minerals and antioxidants.
Does maple syrup go bad? ›
Does Maple Syrup Go Bad? As it turns out, maple syrup does have a shelf life once opened, and mold is not as uncommon as we thought. StillTasty.com indicates that 100 percent pure maple syrup should keep for a year unopened in the pantry, a year opened in the refrigerator, and indefinitely in the freezer.
Alternative To Sugar For Improved Digestion
To keep the digestive tract in healthier shape, free from chemicals and the damage done by a high-sugar diet, maple syrup can be a much better alternative to use in baked goods, yogurt, oatmeal or smoothies.
What is the rule of 86 maple syrup? ›
The Jones “Rule of 86” was devised in 1946 by C.H. Jones, a scientist and educator at the University of Vermont. The gist of the rule is that ifone divides 86 by the sugar content of sap, you can estimate the amount of sap required to produce a gallon of syrup.
Can maple syrup be used in cooking? ›
MAPLE SYRUP IN COOKING
You can use it for salad dressings, as a glaze on salmon, ham or turkey, mix it in with butter in roasted vegetables and use it as a part of meat marinades. You can add maple syrup to store-bought or homemade barbecue sauces. It can be added to sauces, bean and vegetable casseroles, and chili.
