Sugars & Sweeteners

Maple Syrup

Natural sweetener tapped from maple trees, offering complex caramel and vanilla notes to baked goods.

Conversion Chart

VolumeUS Cup (g)Imperial (oz)Metric Cup (g)
1 cup32211.4340
¾ cup2428.5255
⅔ cup2157.6227
½ cup1615.7170
⅓ cup1073.8113
¼ cup812.885
1 tbsp200.720
1 tsp6.70.26.7

Pure maple syrup. Grade A Dark has more maple flavor than Grade A Light. 3/4 cup syrup = 1 cup sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 100g

Calories260
Protein0g
Carbohydrates67g
Fat0g
Sugar60g
Sodium12mg

History

Indigenous peoples of North America taught European settlers how to tap maple trees. The process of boiling sap to syrup has remained largely unchanged for centuries. Pure maple syrup became a premium baking ingredient as commercial pancake syrups (mostly corn syrup) flooded the market.

Baking Tips

  • 1Use 3/4 cup for every 1 cup sugar
  • 2Reduce other liquids by 3 tablespoons
  • 3Lower oven temperature by 25°F
  • 4Grade A Dark for more flavor

Storage

How to Store

Refrigerator after opening

Shelf Life: Indefinite refrigerated

Substitutes

  • Honey (slightly different flavor)
  • Maple extract + sugar