Pennsylvania Grade A Amber Maple Syrup
Maple Health Tips
REPLACE:
Refined sugar with an alternative such as pure maple sugar or pure maple syrup.
BAKE IT:
Replace up to 1/2 the granulated sugar in recipes.
DRINK IT
Sweeten iced tea with pure maple, and infuse with fruit.
VEG OUT:
Use pure maple instead of brown sugar or corn syrup in glazed carrots, sweet potatoes, or other sweetened vegetable dishes.
SWEET ENDINGS:
Drizzle a little pure maple syrup on a bowl of ice cream or fresh fruit.
Maple Nutrition Research
Courtesy of Cornell Sugar Maple Research & Extension Program:
Maple syrup contains 68% carbohydrates, while most other syrups contain 100%. While it has virtually the same calorie content as white cane sugar (50 calories per Tbsp.) Additionally, maple syrup contains: Calcium: 20mg per Tbsp, Potassium: 35mg per Tbsp, Iron and Phosphorus: Small amounts, B Vitamins: Trace amounts, and a very low sodium content (2mg per Tbsp.)