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Article: The marvels of maple Venture beyond the classics with real maple syrup
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- October 9, 2002
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Turning straw into gold may take magical powers, but turning maple
sap into maple syrup is a down-to-earth process that results in a
sweet liquid with a sometimes hefty price tag. But a little of the
rich-flavored syrup goes a long way, and once you taste real maple
syrup you'll be hooked.
Maple syrup is graded from fancy, with its pale golden color, to
Grade B, which has a dark, reddish-brown color. Grade A medium amber
and Grade A dark amber are the most common grades, and the ones that
I prefer for their assertive maple flavor. Real maple syrup (not corn
syrup with artificial maple flavoring) usually costs $9 to $17 a
quart.
Beyond the classic use as a topping for pancakes, waffles or ...