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There are three maple products that we sell; pure maple syrup, maple ceam/butter, and maple sugar candy. As you may already know, there are two different grades that all maple syrup is classified into; Grade A syrup and Grade B syrup. Grade A maple syrup is further split into three sections; light ampber, medium amber, and dark amber. Light amber is light in color and has a delicate maple flavor. It is often referred to as fancy grade or fancy syrup. Light amber is produced at the beginning of the maple sugaring season. Grade A medium amber has a rich maple flavor and is used most oeften for table uses. Medium amber is an excellent all-purpose syrup and is normally produced in the greatest quantity during the season. Dark amber has a very dark color and the strongest m aple flavor of the Grade A syrups. Dark amber is used full-time by the true maple syrup lover and is ushually produced late in the maple sugaring season. Grade B syrup has the strongest flavor and is best for use in recipes. This syrup is made at the very end of the season. Maple cream, often called maple butter, is a spread that can be used on toast, muffins, and many other food items. Maple cream also makes a delicious frosting! Maple cream is made by heating maple syrup to a temperature of 234 degrees Fahrenheit and then cooling it to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. It is then stirred and packaged into 1 lb. and 1/2 lb. containers. Maple cream must be refrigerated after being opened. The third maple product we offer is maple sugar candy or maple candy. Maple candy is made out of maple syrup to form small sweet pieces. It is available in decorative boxes and individual pieces. Maple candy is made by heating the syrup to 238 degrees Fahrenheit, and stirring it immediately after the heat is turned off. |