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Maple Syrup Grades |
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All maple syrup sold in Ontario must be graded. There are two grades and four colour classes sold for consumer use.
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Flavour |
Uses |
| Canada #1 |
| Extra Light |
Very delicate maple flavour |
Good for pancakes, waffles |
| Light |
Delicate maple flavour |
French toast, dessert topping, breakfast cereals |
| Medium |
Distinct maple flavour |
Glazing, sweetening, as a dessert on its own |
| Canada #2 |
| Amber |
Stronger maple flavour |
Good for baking, flavouring |
| Ontario Amber |
As above |
Used for any of the above |
Canada #2 Amber may be labelled Ontario Amber for farm gate sales only. |
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Value Added Maple Products |
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Learn more about products that are made from pure maple syrup: |
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Soft Maple Sugar |
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The syrup is boiled to a temperature of 114°-117°C (238°-242°F). It is cooled to 65°C (150°F) and stirred until it is a dull yellow colour. It is immediately poured into molds. The sugar crystallizes and can be readily cut with a knife. |
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Hard Maple Sugar |
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The syrup is boiled to a temperature of 121°-124°C (250°-256°F), a few degrees higher than for soft sugar and cooled to 93°C (200°F). It is stirred until it becomes cloudy and begins to thicken. Then it is poured into molds. The resulting hard block of sugar may be broken into chunks, crushed or grated. |
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Maple Butter |
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The syrup is boiled to a temperature of 110°C-111°C (230°-232°F) and them rapidly cooled in pans set in cold water, to a temperature of 10°C (50°F) or below, then stirred continuously until creaming is completed. |
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Maple Taffy on Snow |
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The syrup is boiled to a temperature of 131°-132°C (268°-270°F) and then carefully poured onto crushed ice or snow. The resulting taffy is a delightful treat |
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Storing Maple Products |
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Please follow these storage guidelines for maple products: |
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Maple Syrup |
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Keep unopened containers of maple syrup in a cool, dry place: the refrigerator or preferably the freezer. The delicate maple flavour is best preserved over a long period by storing in the deep freezer. Once opened, store tightly closed in the refrigerator or place the unused portion back in the deep freezer. |
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Maple Butter |
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Maple butter should be kept in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container to prevent drying, or it may be covered with a thin layer of water. When storing for a long period it should be placed in the freezer. |
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Soft Maple Sugar |
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Should not be kept longer than a week unless it is crystal coated. Crystal coated sugar will keep for up to two months when stored in a cool, dry place. |
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