It is expensive because of the low yield from the sap (40 gallons of sap are needed for one gallon of syrup!) but the cheaper imitations labelled ‘maple-flavoured syrup’ made from a mixture of ...
For the maple syrup purists who want the real deep woody essence of maple, we picked Vermont’s Runamok Sugar Maker’s Cut. This brand had the most favorable comments about its maple flavor.
Grease a 1 litre/2 pint pudding basin with butter. Pour the golden syrup into the basin. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (a handheld electric whisk ...