Hi Anna, I have an all natural homemade "maple flavored" syrup. I have five children also and the cost of real maple syrup became too costly even at buying club prices. I am on vacation so I can not give you the recipe for a couple of weeks but if you would like it, let me know, I will send it to you. Ing. include barley malt syrup, sucanat, sucanat with honey, water, all natural maple flavor and I can't remember what else.
I hate to shop there for many reasons, but I have found that our local Wal-Mart has the best price per ounce on real maple syrup. Better than our buying club.
Mmm~maple syrup... We treat it like liquid gold at our house and everyone knows how to use sparingly. I decant to a small glass warming pitcher for table use. Our favorites, Shady Maple Farm or Coombs Family Farms sold in 32 oz. jugs from Amazon with "free super saver shipping." I just checked Amazon and see that Highland Sugarworks is a new item with a good price. Prices fluctuate so I buy the best value at the time when I order. The two-packs are especially nice to keep you in maple surplus heaven.
dear friends make several gallons for their own use here in New Hampshire. Some might be for sale, or at the very least she would know best prices and sources for the real thing.
I bought it at Sostco the other day for $21 per 1/2 gal. Yes it's expensive, but any natural product is. Corn syrup is one of the major causes of obesity in the 21 century and the major ingredient in many foods especially pnacake syrup. You might instruct your family to use less of the real thing.
We purchase ours at Trader Joe's. It is, or was on the last visit, $7.99 for 25oz. It's grade B and comes in a screw top wine bottle. I figure the kids don't need grade A, I really doubt they could tell the difference.
I second the Costco vote. We eat pancakes, waffles or french toast every Sunday morning and only real maple syrup will do. For our family of six, Costco fits the bill just fine.
On a totally different note, Anna, would you consider a post on what to look for in a sewing machine? My state fair special is at the end of its ability and I am ready for a new one to work on the queen sized quilt that is my constant project. I know the big names, but just have had a hard time finding someone at a sewing store who can direct me without pointing me to the ones with the bells and whistles I know I don't need...
Vermont Country Store I think has marvelous maple syrup. Dad will often buy a bottle to use as a 'bribe' if he wants to get a coworker to do something. :-D
Mmm! Your waffles look delicious! :) We produce our own maple syrup to go with waffles, pancakes, oatmeal... All that good stuff. Problem is, you have to live 'way up north to do that! When we had a bad year for syrup harvest, we bought some at Costco in Denver--as I recall, it was a very good price!
I like buying ours at the Maple Festival in Highland County, Virgina, when we get a chance to go back there for the festivities. It's more fun to walk by the real trees and buy it in an old syrup-making shed from the actual people who make it, I think. :)
Hello. My name is Angela. I am from Pennsylvania. We make our own maple syrup. I'd be happy to ship it for you. We've shipped to Texas before when my brother lived in Mission. I just sent some to S. Carolina too, to Monica at thehomespunheart.blogspot.com
My parents live in Canada and bring us a gallon at a time. They pay about $45 CDN, but it is so worth it! When we run out, I make berry syrups - last week it was blueberry. It's so easy to bring 1 cup cold water, 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp. lemon juice and 3 Tbsp. corn starch to a boil than add 3 cups of fresh or frozen berries . We simmer it for about 10 minutes until it is thick and enjoy it hot over whole wheat pancakes or waffles.
I have been reading your blog for several months now and love it. I have two young boys (4 & 6) who LOVE, LOVE birds, and reading about Felix has given me such inspiration and ideas of how to encourage their natural love of wildlife. So, thank you! Another note, I would also love if you would write a post about sewing machines and your recommendation. I am a beginner, having only attempted a few very simple projects, but would like to invest in a new machine..currently using my grandmother's...I would welcome your thoughts from one who has walked many steps ahead of me!
Hi Anna, I love your blog. So peaceful, restful, and relevant. Life's pleasures captured in such artistic snaps and well-measured phrases. I love to visit. As for the syrup question. I buy Shady Maple Farms and set out a controlled amount in the most beautiful of cut crystal or cute pottery jugs. My classic pooh jug brings smiles to all visiting youngsters and when they realize they get to pour they are ever so careful and polite to leave some for everyone else. Accidents happen, but the kids know it is for flavoring and savoring, not for drowning in. A great whole-grain pancake or waffle needs only a hint of maple goodness to bring on the yummy smiles. (I'm hungry now!)
The website is Homesteading Today message board and the seller is Michigan Farmer. He charges $39.00 a gallon. Shipping depends upon where it is shipped to. We live in CO and paid a total of $50.00 for the syrup including shipping. Hope this helps!
I love the dark amber maple syrup - has more maple flavor. If you can find it, it's cheaper than grade A. I confess this is one area that I just couldn't bear the expense anymore and I (gasp) buy store-brand pancake syrup now. We buy local and fresh when we can. . .
Hello, There are several good suggestions already on Maple syrup sources. Out west here we would buy from "Azure Standard" in Oregon. We always bought the B grade...it is so much more flavorful. I am not sure of the source that they buy from, but I remember it was cheaper than Costco. It has been several years since I bought it, as our family has grown and it just didn't last long enough. My mom always made "homemade" maple syrup when we were little. 2 cup white sugar and 1 cup water brought to a boil and maple flavoring added to taste. I now use the same recipe but I use Sucanat instead of white sugar...I don't even add maple flavoring anymore and everyone loves it and we have grown accustomed to it in place of real maple syrup. Amy Fuller
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteI have an all natural homemade "maple flavored" syrup. I have five children also and the cost of real maple syrup became too costly even at buying club prices. I am on vacation so I can not give you the recipe for a couple of weeks but if you would like it, let me know, I will send it to you. Ing. include barley malt syrup, sucanat, sucanat with honey, water, all natural maple flavor and I can't remember what else.
I hate to shop there for many reasons, but I have found that our local Wal-Mart has the best price per ounce on real maple syrup. Better than our buying club.
ReplyDeleteMmm~maple syrup...
ReplyDeleteWe treat it like liquid gold at our house and everyone knows how to use sparingly. I decant to a small glass warming pitcher for table use. Our favorites, Shady Maple Farm or Coombs Family Farms sold in 32 oz. jugs from Amazon with "free super saver shipping."
I just checked Amazon and see that Highland Sugarworks is a new item with a good price. Prices fluctuate so I buy the best value at the time when I order. The two-packs are especially nice to keep you in maple surplus heaven.
I use local honey. I but it at a farmer's market nearby and it is by far the best I've ever tasted! Your waffles look delicious!
ReplyDeletedear friends make several gallons for their own use here in New Hampshire. Some might be for sale, or at the very least she would know best prices and sources for the real thing.
ReplyDeleteEmail me and I can put you in touch with her.
deb meyers
I bought it at Sostco the other day for $21 per 1/2 gal. Yes it's expensive, but any natural product is. Corn syrup is one of the major causes of obesity in the 21 century and the major ingredient in many foods especially pnacake syrup. You might instruct your family to use less of the real thing.
ReplyDeleteKL
I spelled Costco wrong. How embarassing.
ReplyDeleteKL
We purchase ours at Trader Joe's. It is, or was on the last visit, $7.99 for 25oz. It's grade B and comes in a screw top wine bottle. I figure the kids don't need grade A, I really doubt they could tell the difference.
ReplyDeleteI second the Costco vote. We eat pancakes, waffles or french toast every Sunday morning and only real maple syrup will do. For our family of six, Costco fits the bill just fine.
ReplyDeleteOn a totally different note, Anna, would you consider a post on what to look for in a sewing machine? My state fair special is at the end of its ability and I am ready for a new one to work on the queen sized quilt that is my constant project. I know the big names, but just have had a hard time finding someone at a sewing store who can direct me without pointing me to the ones with the bells and whistles I know I don't need...
Just a thought, thanks.
-Janna Northrup
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteWe had waffles for breakfast yesterday. Yum.
I don't have a source for maple syrup.
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Vermont Country Store I think has marvelous maple syrup. Dad will often buy a bottle to use as a 'bribe' if he wants to get a coworker to do something. :-D
ReplyDeleteIf you need to make a substitute maple syrup, try this recipe:
ReplyDeleteHomemade Syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon maple extract or vanilla extract
Place granulated sugar in a heavy skillet. Heat until the sugar melts and turns brown.
Meanwhile, place brown sugar into a heavy saucepan. Pour water over brown sugar and bring to a boil without stirring.
Add caramelized white sugar to the melted brown sugar in the saucepan. Simmer, stirring often, until syrup is thickened.
Remove from heat, and whisk in butter and maple or vanilla extract.
Serve maple syrup substitute warm over pancakes, waffles, and biscuits.
Yield: about 1 cup
Mmm! Your waffles look delicious! :)
ReplyDeleteWe produce our own maple syrup to go with waffles, pancakes, oatmeal... All that good stuff. Problem is, you have to live 'way up north to do that! When we had a bad year for syrup harvest, we bought some at Costco in Denver--as I recall, it was a very good price!
I like buying ours at the Maple Festival in Highland County, Virgina, when we get a chance to go back there for the festivities. It's more fun to walk by the real trees and buy it in an old syrup-making shed from the actual people who make it, I think. :)
ReplyDeleteWe use Costco syrup too, once our supply from Grandpa runs out. We refuse to use anything but real maple syrup! Yum~
ReplyDeleteHello. My name is Angela. I am from Pennsylvania. We make our own maple syrup. I'd be happy to ship it for you.
ReplyDeleteWe've shipped to Texas before when my brother lived in Mission. I just sent some to S. Carolina too, to Monica at thehomespunheart.blogspot.com
angelamk@frontiernet.net
My parents live in Canada and bring us a gallon at a time. They pay about $45 CDN, but it is so worth it! When we run out, I make berry syrups - last week it was blueberry. It's so easy to bring 1 cup cold water, 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar, 2 tsp. lemon juice and 3 Tbsp. corn starch to a boil than add 3 cups of fresh or frozen berries . We simmer it for about 10 minutes until it is thick and enjoy it hot over whole wheat pancakes or waffles.
ReplyDeleteAnna,
ReplyDeleteI have been reading your blog for several months now and love it. I have two young boys (4 & 6) who LOVE, LOVE birds, and reading about Felix has given me such inspiration and ideas of how to encourage their natural love of wildlife. So, thank you!
Another note, I would also love if you would write a post about sewing machines and your recommendation. I am a beginner, having only attempted a few very simple projects, but would like to invest in a new machine..currently using my grandmother's...I would welcome your thoughts from one who has walked many steps ahead of me!
Thanks for the inspiration!
Julie Zilkie
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteI love your blog. So peaceful, restful, and relevant. Life's pleasures captured in such artistic snaps and well-measured phrases. I love to visit. As for the syrup question. I buy Shady Maple Farms and set out a controlled amount in the most beautiful of cut crystal or cute pottery jugs. My classic pooh jug brings smiles to all visiting youngsters and when they realize they get to pour they are ever so careful and polite to leave some for everyone else. Accidents happen, but the kids know it is for flavoring and savoring, not for drowning in. A great whole-grain pancake or waffle needs only a hint of maple goodness to bring on the yummy smiles. (I'm hungry now!)
Hi Anna,
ReplyDeleteI have a source for the BEST Pure Maple Syrup. My husband and I have ordered a few gallons from this gentleman and are always satisfied.
http://www.homesteadingtoday.com/showthread.php?t=245320
The website is Homesteading Today message board and the seller is Michigan Farmer. He charges $39.00 a gallon. Shipping depends upon where it is shipped to. We live in CO and paid a total of $50.00 for the syrup including shipping. Hope this helps!
Love your blog!
Sharon
I love the dark amber maple syrup - has more maple flavor. If you can find it, it's cheaper than grade A.
ReplyDeleteI confess this is one area that I just couldn't bear the expense anymore and I (gasp) buy store-brand pancake syrup now. We buy local and fresh when we can. . .
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThere are several good suggestions already on Maple syrup sources. Out west here we would buy from "Azure Standard" in Oregon. We always bought the B grade...it is so much more flavorful. I am not sure of the source that they buy from, but I remember it was cheaper than Costco. It has been several years since I bought it, as our family has grown and it just didn't last long enough. My mom always made "homemade" maple syrup when we were little. 2 cup white sugar and 1 cup water brought to a boil and maple flavoring added to taste. I now use the same recipe but I use Sucanat instead of white sugar...I don't even add maple flavoring anymore and everyone loves it and we have grown accustomed to it in place of real maple syrup.
Amy Fuller
Davene and I get ours at the same source--highland co, va!! :)
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