Most people look at Maple Syrup as a sweet delicacy for their pancakes or on their Ice cream. Few have found recipes that use it as an ingredient and if you would like to try it in an old family favorite recipe it takes a little thinking and experimenting.
We have put together a little graphic to help you in converting recipes that use dry sweeteners to using Maple Syrup.
You may be asking why would I want to do this? There are many reasons to use maple syrup as an alternative for traditional sweeteners.
It is entirely plant-based
Maple trees are tapped for their sap, the sap is boiled down until it becomes the golden nectar that you see in the stores.
It is More Nutritious
There is a lot of research into the nutrition that is in Maple Syrup Naturally. The researchers have found over 60 antioxidants and continue to find more. There are several minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, manganese, and other trace minerals.
It’s environmentally friendly
Since healthy Maple trees are vital to make maple syrup. Maple farms are actively keeping their forests healthier and not removing them to make way for the development of the land. More protected and maintained forests are a good thing for the environment.
It is Delicious
Do I need to say more?
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