Maple syrup

A syrup made by boiling down the sap of maple trees, mainly from northeastern North America, used to sweeten and flavor desserts and pancakes.

Maple syrup: A glass bottle of amber maple syrup being poured over pancakes
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It takes about 40 liters of sap to make 1 liter of syrup. Pure maple syrup is graded by color and taste, from golden and delicate to very dark and strong; the darker grades have more flavor for baking.

In baking, maple syrup adds moisture and a caramel-like flavor. Pancake syrups labeled table syrup are usually flavored corn syrup, not maple.

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Written by VanillaGoods in our own words from these sources. Last reviewed October 15, 2026.

  1. Maple syrup (Q402563), Wikidata