Eating maple syrup, instead of more refined sugars, may reduce the risk of metabolic disease, according to a Canadian study. "We know from decades of research that maple syrup is more than just sugar," Dr. André Marette, lead scientist on the study, said ...

Amelia Rampe — chef-trained at the Institute of Culinary Education — is the former senior food editor for Food & Wine with more than a decade of experience in food editing, recipe developing, and food styling. For the maple syrup purists who want the ...

Maple syrup is not a side dish. It shouldn’t be, at least. My love-hate relationship with nature’s caramel springs from its chronic misuse. The common practice of leaving a short stack absolutely swimming in it is criminal even when it’s the genuine ...

On pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and more, Americans love maple syrup. The rich flavor is one reason why it’s so popular, as is its reputation as a good-for-you "natural" sweetener. But don’t fall for the sweet talk. While there’s some reason to choose ...

No plate of waffles or stack of pancakes would be complete without a side of maple syrup. Whether you use just a bit on oatmeal or French toast or pour it on a bowlful of spaghetti like a certain Christmas elf, nearly all of us enjoy the taste and ...

In a review article published in the journal Heliyon, scientists have provided a detailed overview of the nutritional, pharmacological, and sensory properties of maple syrup. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener that is widely used as an alternative option ...

A beloved sugar maple slowly succumbed to disease. Today, it lives on in a new form. A beloved sugar maple slowly succumbed to disease. Today, it lives on in a new form. Corey Snyder, a wood turner in Pennsylvania, cut sections of a felled sugar maple.Credit..