Wisconsin is one of the top maple syrup producing states in the country, so we always have real maple syrup on hand. We’ll share how to store maple syrup so it lasts, including tips for which containers to use and where to keep it.
Maple apple jam combines the smoky sweetness of dark maple syrup, a hint of cinnamon and tart apples. It’s great on biscuits or cornbread, stirred into yogurt or as an ice cream topping. You can also use it as a filling for cookies or tarts. Maple syrup is harvested in early spring, but with the…
We buy maple syrup in bulk from a local maple syrup producer, so I enjoy trying out new maple syrup recipes. These maple leaf cookies are a maple twist on traditional sugar cookies. They start with making a butter and sugar blend that reminds me of the caramel sauce from my mom’s favorite cinnamon roll…
The maple syrup adds delicate caramel notes to this easy maple pear jelly recipe. Just a half a cup of maple syrup sweetens the entire batch. Here on the homestead, we do a lot of canning and preserving. Some things we grow ourselves, some we buy locally, and some with barter with neighbors. Our pear…
This is a guest post by Michelle Visser. Maple syrup is a delicious, all-natural sweetener, with unique health benefits. In this article, we’ll talk about what makes maple syrup special, and how to use it.