Golden Color with Delicate Taste
This syrup is harvested at the very beginning of the maple season. Subtle maple flavor is best appreciated when used on pancakes or waffles or paired with rich dairy items like yogurt or vanilla ice cream. Try it over Greek yogurt or for a simple but elegant dessert, simply pour this grade of syrup over vanilla ice cream.
Amber Color with Rich Taste
This is the syrup that is produced mid-season. This is the most popular maple syrup; perfect for all uses! This classic maple flavor is perfect over some waffles, but we also recommend using it in a homemade salad dressing, cocktail, or in maple-sweetened barbecue sauce. If you're only going to have one grade of maple syrup in your kitchen, make it this one!
Dark Color with Robust Taste
As the maple season progresses, the syrup darkens in color and develops a more robust maple flavor. Good for all around use, but we recommend using its hearty flavor in your next recipe. Pour over baked apples or squash, use as a glaze for meats and vegetables, or sweeten baked goods. This grade pairs well with smoky and spicy flavors like chipotle peppers, sriracha, or bourbon.