Maple Syrup
Maple syrup is a natural sugar that comes from maple trees. It is made by tapping a tree at the right time of year and is a delicious treat that Canada is so well known for. Maple syrup has some added health benefits too, as it also has a variety of nutrients and minerals and is low in fructose. When purchasing maple syrup, make sure you are buying the real stuff, not the cheap pancake syrup.
Real maple syrup is a thin liquid, so it might not be the best sugar substitute in some baking. If you are keen on using maple as a sugar substitute, maple sugar, which is a powder made by dehydrating maple syrup, can be used.
