#maple-syrup

#maple-syrup

Maple syrup is a sweetener made from the sap of maple trees, primarily sugar maples, by boiling the sap to concentrate the sugar. According to the Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America, Native Americans are generally thought to have been the first to tap maple trees and to turn the sap into syrup. The sap is less than 3% sugar; 32 to 40 gallons of sap boil down to just one gallon of syrup.

Darker maple syrups indicate stronger, higher-intensity flavors, while those with golden hues offer a more mild taste.

"Quebec produces approximately 90% of Canada's total 73% global production of maple syrup, showcasing its dominance in the industry over Vermont and others."

Vermont is known for its picturesque scenery, craft beers, and being the leading maple syrup producer in the U.S., exporting over 3.1 million gallons in 2024.