Few things in nature are as sweet as real maple syrup, which is made from the sap of a maple tree. It takes about 40 gallons of sap to make one gallon of maple syrup. Does maple syrup go bad? Maple ...

Patches of green are starting to show along the winding country roads that lead into Wakarusa. As the days warm up, the sap in the maple trees begins to flow. It is time to tap those trees and make ...

This story was originally featured on Outdoor Life. There are windows of opportunity in nature, and one of my annual favorites is “sugaring time.” In late winter, tree sap begins to flow, and from the ...

When it comes to natural sweeteners, pure maple syrup is often overlooked in favor of honey or artificial alternatives.

Moorhead - The box elder may be the Rodney Dangerfield of the tree world. Dismissed for its irregular form, weak wood and association with box elder bugs, the lowly tree gets no respect. But the ...

Eating maple syrup, instead of more refined sugars, may reduce the risk of metabolic disease, according to a Canadian study. "We know from decades of research that maple syrup is more than just sugar, ...

In its purest form, maple syrup is indeed vegan. It is often enjoyed as a delicious substitute for other types of sugar as a breakfast food topping or baking ingredient. While many maple syrups are ...

You might not have noticed, but drop by drop, the first harvest of 2021 has begun. There's more sunlight. Maple trees and their shallow roots break their dormancy, and the sap will be ready to rise up ...

Maple syrup and honey are natural sweeteners. They offer some benefits over refined sugar. Studies suggest maple syrup may improve glucose tolerance. Honey may lower blood sugar and reduce oxidative ...