Facts about maple syrup: care and uses

Facts About Maple Syrup:

		There are NO trans-fats in maple syrup.
		There are NO allergens related to maple syrup.
		The expected shelf-life of maple syrup is
		indefinite, as long as the container is properly sealed and then refrigerated after opening.

Maple syrup is made from the sap of
maple trees. This sap is collected in
the Spring and resembles water
however; it is sweet. The sap is boiled
to evaporate most of the water,
leaving behind a golden syrup of
maple sweetness.

		Add to frosting.
		Sweeten soups &
		casseroles- naturally.
		Add to coffee & tea.
		Use as a substitute
		for white or brown sugar, adjusting for flavor and balance of liquid ingredients.
		Use in toffee recipes.
		Boil down to make
		hard-sugar candies.

There are No Additives and No
Preservatives. Nothing is added
to Hamel's 100% Pure Maple
Syrup except hard work and
TLC.

Maple Syrup Care and Uses

A Beautiful Disaster.
A rare but beautiful frosty Minnesota snowfall,
in the early months of 2012, proved to be quite
damaging to everyone's trees. The need for
pruning and clean up was felt by all.

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