Natural form
Pure maple syrup poured to show its deep amber color and fluid viscosity.
Shows the syrup's defining color grades and flow — the primary recognition cues for this ingredient.
Sweeteners
Maple Syrup
Rich, woodsy syrup for pancakes, glazes, and baking
Deep and woodsy-sweet, pure maple syrup drenches pancakes, glazes salmon and carrots, and sweetens a bake with character. Keep it cold once opened; it keeps for a year.
Maple syrup is the boiled-down sap of sugar maples — roughly 40 gallons of sap reduced to a single gallon of amber syrup with a distinctive woodsy, caramel-vanilla sweetness. A pure North American product (don't confuse it with 'pancake syrup,' which is flavored corn syrup), it's graded by color and intensity. Beyond pancakes it sweetens baking, glazes meat and vegetables, and lends complexity to dressings and cocktails. It's still an added sugar, so reach for it for its flavor rather than as a healthier swap.
- Measured in
- ml
- Storage
- Refrigerate
- Shelf life
- 365 days
Find it in
Types & varieties
Light and mild; for finishing and delicate uses.
The classic all-purpose pancake syrup.
Stronger maple flavor; great in baking and glazes.
Intense and molasses-like; for bold cooking.
How to choose
Lighter grades are mild and good for finishing; darker grades carry more flavor and hold up in baking, glazes, and braises. Always buy '100% pure maple syrup' — imitation pancake syrup is corn syrup with flavoring.
How to use
Pour it on pancakes and waffles, glaze salmon, bacon, and roasted vegetables, sweeten oatmeal and granola, or use it in baking (reduce other liquid since it's liquid sugar).
- Pancakes, waffles, and French toast
- Glazing salmon, bacon, and carrots
- Sweetening oatmeal, granola, and yogurt
- Cocktails and salad dressings
How to store
Refrigerate after opening; it can mold at room temperature once the jug is breached. It also freezes well without solidifying fully — handy for long storage.
Common uses
Tips & pitfalls
- Buy '100% pure maple,' not flavored 'pancake syrup.'
- Darker grades pack more flavor and survive baking and glazing.
- Glaze roasted carrots or salmon for an easy sweet-savory finish.
- Refrigerate after opening to prevent mold.
Nutrition
Energy
1088 kJ · per 100 g
Where the calories come from
Protein
0g
0% DV
Carbs
67g
24% DV
Fat
0.1g
0% DV
Fiber
0g
0% DV
Sugars
60.5g
of which
Sodium
12mg
1% DV
Source · USDA FoodData Central · Syrups, maple
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€7.49Mary Lee Maple Syrup
MARY LEE · kg · Bonpreu
Good to know
- Flavor
- Woodsy, caramel, vanilla; mild to robust by grade
- Made from
- Boiled-down maple tree sap
- Best for
- Pancakes, baking, glazes, dressings, cocktails
- Beware
- 'Pancake syrup' is imitation — check for 'pure maple'
- How to store
- Refrigerate after opening
- Shelf life
- Up to a year refrigerated; freezes indefinitely
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