
Frequently Asked Questions about Granulated Maple Sugar
We make our maple sugar by first heating organic maple syrup to 260 degrees. This evaporates all but a couple percent of the water and creates a supersaturated solution. We quickly put this solution in a large bowl and mix it with a Hobart mixer. As the solution cools it gradually transforms to maple sugar crystals. We put the maple sugar on trays to cool, then process the sugar through a sifter to get a uniform crystal size for our granulated maple sugar.
We make our maple sugar by first heating organic maple syrup to 260 degrees. This evaporates all but a couple percent of the water and creates a supersaturated solution. We quickly put this solution in a large bowl and mix it with a Hobart mixer. As the solution cools it gradually transforms to maple sugar crystals. We put the maple sugar on trays to cool, then process the sugar through a sifter to get a uniform crystal size for our granulated maple sugar.
Maple sugar can be used wherever white sugar is called for. Most people use 3/4 cup maple sugar for 1 cup of cane sugar, but if you want a sweeter result you can substitute 1-for-1.
Maple sugar can be used wherever white sugar is called for. Most people use 3/4 cup maple sugar for 1 cup of cane sugar, but if you want a sweeter result you can substitute 1-for-1.
Yes, our maple sugar can be used as maple powder to create maple syrup.
- Make 2/3 cup of syrup by mixing 7 tablespoons (3.7 ounces or about 1/2 cup) of water with 1 cup packed Barred Woods granulated maple sugar in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat and stir gently until the crystals dissolve and the mixture thickens.
- This should give maple syrup at about 66 brix. Adjust the amount of water up or down for a thinner or thicker syrup.
Yes, our maple sugar can be used as maple powder to create maple syrup.
- Make 2/3 cup of syrup by mixing 7 tablespoons (3.7 ounces or about 1/2 cup) of water with 1 cup packed Barred Woods granulated maple sugar in a saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat and stir gently until the crystals dissolve and the mixture thickens.
- This should give maple syrup at about 66 brix. Adjust the amount of water up or down for a thinner or thicker syrup.
Yes, we sell 6 pound jars and 20 pound bags of granulated maple sugar, both with free shipping. If you want larger quantitates email us for a quote.
Yes, we sell 6 pound jars and 20 pound bags of granulated maple sugar, both with free shipping. If you want larger quantitates email us for a quote.
Our maple sugar is sifted through 2-3 millimeter mesh prior to packaging. This results in a crystal size similar to granulated white sugar. We find this size crystal brings out the maple taste the best. If you want larger clumps of maple sugar for a topping try our Maple Sprinkles.
Our maple sugar is sifted through 2-3 millimeter mesh prior to packaging. This results in a crystal size similar to granulated white sugar. We find this size crystal brings out the maple taste the best. If you want larger clumps of maple sugar for a topping try our Maple Sprinkles.
There are many health benefits to maple sugar over refined white sugar. Maple Sugar contains minerals and antioxidants and has a lower glycemic index. Cane sugar has almost no nutritional value and the process to refine it exposes it to many harmful chemicals. Read about maple sugar versus refined cane sugar in more detail.
There are many health benefits to maple sugar over refined white sugar. Maple Sugar contains minerals and antioxidants and has a lower glycemic index. Cane sugar has almost no nutritional value and the process to refine it exposes it to many harmful chemicals. Read about maple sugar versus refined cane sugar in more detail.