Maple Sugaring – Facts

Maine Maple Sugar Information & Sales

Maple Sugaring Information Natural Maple Syrup Maine

Maine Maple Sugaring is a fascinating tradition here in Northern New England. Many Maine families sugar as a hobby and past-time in the quiet Spring months. Have you ever wondered how many buckets of sap it takes to make that one little pint of Maple syrup, or why do Maple trees make sap? Here are some fun facts about Maple Sugaring. Ask us about ME Maple Producers or share your Maine Maple Sugaring comments. To feature your Maine Maple business, contact us.

Maine Maple Sugaring & Syrup Facts

    1. It takes one gallon of maple syrup to produce eight pounds of maple candy or sugar
    2. A gallon of maple syrup weighs 11 pounds.
    3. It takes 40 gallons of sap to produce one gallon of maple syrup.
    4. The sugar content of sap averages 2.5 percent; sugar content of maple syrup is at least 66 percent or more
    5. Usually, a Maple tree is at least 30 years old and 12 inches in diameter before it is tapped
    6. As the tree increases in diameter, more taps can be added – up to a maximum of four taps
    7. Tapping does no permanent damage and only 10 percent of the sap is collected each year. Many maple trees have been tapped for 150 or more years.
    8. Each tap will yield an average of 10 gallons of sap per season, producing about one quart of syrup.
    9. Sap flow is heaviest for about 10-20 days in the early spring.
    10. Temperatures must be below freezing at night and above freezing during the day to create the sap flow needed for Maple sugaring.
    11. Maple Syrup is a 100 % natural and organic product.
    12. Maple Syrup has the same calcium content as whole milk.

  1. Maple Syrup has only 40 calories per tablespoon, unlike corn syrup which has 60 calories per tablespoon.
  2. Maple Syrup is rich in minerals such as calcium, potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and iron.
  3. Maple Syrup is good for you! Vitamins B2, B5, B6, niacin, biotin, and folic acid are present in Maple syrup.
  4. Maple Syrup even contains trace amounts of amino acids – the building blocks of protein!
  5. Maple syrup can be used as a replacement for sugar in baking recipes, by replacing 1 cup of sugar with 1/2 cup of Maple syrup and decreasing oven temperature by 25 degrees.
  6. Pure Maple syrup is only produced in certain parts of North America. It is not made anywhere else in the world.
  7. Maple sap is what the tree uses to make buds.
  8. During the Summer months, Maple trees make starch which is stored and then turned into sugar or sap. 

Maine Maple Syrup

  • FLAVOR PROFILE: The darker the syrup, the stronger the flavor. Our Grade A Dark Color, Robust Taste maple syrup is the darkest grade available, providing a strong and hearty maple flavor. Great for all around use including table top and cooking.
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: The darker the syrup, the stronger the flavor. Our Grade A Dark Color, Robust Taste maple syrup is the darkest grade available, providing a strong and hearty maple flavor. Great for all around use including table top and cooking.
  • SUSTAINABLY SOURCED: At Butternut Mountain Farm we are committed to giving you 100% pure Vermont maple syrup. The farmers with whom we work with understand maple and share our commitment to maintaining the health and sustainability of our forests.
  • QUALITY STORY: Our pure maple syrup is carefully selected to ensure the product you receive is of the highest quality. With our strict quality standards, we can trace every drop of syrup from farm to table.
  • Non Gmo Project Verified
  • One (1) 24 fl oz bottle of Mrs. Butterworth's Thick and Rich Sugar Free Pancake Syrup
  • Thick and delicious breakfast syrup without sugar perfect for pancakes, waffles and more
  • Indulge in rich maple syrup flavor in a sugar free waffle syrup from a brand you know and love
  • Great for topping breakfast food like French toast, oatmeal or crispy bacon
  • Try this Mrs. Butterworth's syrup in sweet or savory recipes to add a touch of maple flavor without added sugar
  • Stonewall Kitchen New England Breakfast Gift (6 Piece Gift Basket)
  • Fantastic gift choice for housewarming, hostess, sympathy, or birthday
  • Includes 1 Coastal Morning Ground Coffee (12 oz), 1 Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix (16 oz), 1 Maine Maple Syrup (8.5 oz), 1 Wild Maine Blueberry Jam (12.5 oz), 1 Strawberry Jam (12.5 oz) and 1 Cinnamon Bun Mix (19.6 oz)
  • Wake up to a Stonewall Kitchen breakfast any time with these favorites
  • Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands: Our award winning line of gourmet food, home goods, and gifts are loved around the world. Featuring brands such as Legal Sea Foods, Michel Design Works, Montebello, Napa Valley Naturals, Stonewall Home, Stonewall Kitchen, Urban Accents, Vermont Coffee Company, Vermont Village, and Village Candle
  • About Us: It all started in 1991 at a local farmers' market with a few dozen items that we'd finished hand-labeling only hours before. Fast-forward to today and Stonewall Kitchen is now home to an ever-growing family of like-minded lifestyle brands! Expertly made with premium ingredients, our products are the result of decades spent dreaming up, testing and producing only the very best in specialty foods and fine home living.
  • 100% pure maple syrup with only natural sweeteners
  • No additives
  • Gluten free
  • Sweetened with Splenda
  • A delicious pairing with Maple Grove pancakes and waffles
  • Rich, authentic maple flavor
  • Low in calories
  • Fat-free
  • Ingredients: Water, Sorbitol, Cellulose Gum, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Salt, Caramel Color, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (to Preserve Freshness), Sucralose, Phosphoric Acid, Acesulfame Potassium, Aspartame, Citric Acid. Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine
  • TASTES LIKE REAL MAPLE SYRUP: Enjoy the rich, authentic taste of maple syrup without the sugar. Lakanto’s Maple-Flavored Syrup offers a perfectly smooth, maple-like flavor that makes it an ideal topping for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and granola. You can also mix it into beverages like coffee and tea or use it in frostings, marinades, and salad dressings.
  • SUGAR FREE AND LOW NET CARBS: Lakanto’s Maple-Flavored Syrup is made with zero sugar and only 2 grams of net carbs per serving, offering a great alternative to traditional syrups. It’s a low calorie, low glycemic option, making it suitable for a variety of lifestyles, including keto and low sugar preferences, without compromising on taste.
  • LIFESTYLE FRIENDLY: This syrup is crafted to fit seamlessly into different lifestyles. Whether you're following a ketogenic, vegan, paleo, or gluten free approach, Lakanto Maple Flavored Syrup is a versatile addition to your meals. It’s non GMO, natural, and free from artificial ingredients, making it an easy choice for mindful eating.
  • REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING FOR FRESHNESS: To maintain its optimal flavor and texture, we recommend refrigerating Lakanto’s Maple Flavored Syrup after opening. For the best experience, consume within 90 days of breaking the safety seal. Enjoy fresh, delicious syrup every time, perfectly suited to enhance your favorite dishes.
  • EXPLORE OTHER LAKANTO PRODUCTS: Lakanto offers more than just sweeteners! Check out our wide range of sugar alternatives and delicious products, including baking mixes, chocolate, drink mixes, and sweet treats. Whatever your sweet tooth desires, Lakanto has an option that fits your dietary preferences.
  • Grade A organic amber color maple syrup with a rich taste
  • There's nothing quite so good as pure maple syrup
  • As the largest packer of pure maple syrup in the country, we go out of our way to provide you with the finest maple syrup possible
  • That's why our Grade A maple syrup is renowned for its wonderful flavor, color and consistency
  • Each serving of Maple Grove Farms pure maple syrup contains no high fructose corn syrup, fat, sodium or cholesterol
  • That's why our Grade A maple syrup is renowned for its wonderful flavor, color and consistency
  • Most use it on pancakes, waffles or French toast, but the possibilities are endless
  • Each serving of Maple Grove Farms Pure Maple Syrup contains no high fructose corn syrup, fat, sodium or cholesterol
  • As the largest packer of pure maple syrup in the country, we go out of our way to provide you with the finest maple syrup possible
  • There's nothing quite so good as pure maple syrup
  • TASTE, SMELL, & CONSISTENCY JUST LIKE MAPLE SYRUP. We challenge you to tell the difference between Wholesome Yum sugar-free maple syrup and real maple syrup in your own blind taste test. It's sweet, aromatic, thick, and sticky like the real thing, with NO AFTERTASTE. You don’t have to miss maple syrup anymore!
  • SUGAR-FREE & KETO FRIENDLY. With only 20 calories and 2g net carbs per serving, our natural keto pancake syrup has very low glycemic impact and won't spike blood sugar.
  • NATURALLY SWEETENED & FLAVORED. Wholesome Yum sugar free syrup is naturally sweetened with Besti (our popular natural monk fruit allulose blend sweetener in liquid form, without water or thickeners) and naturally flavored with real maple. NO artificial ingredients!
  • GREAT FOR YOUR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE. Low carb, gluten-free, paleo, diabetic friendly, tooth friendly, tummy friendly (no erythritol or sugar alcohols), Non-GMO Project certified, and just plain delicious. It’s a keto maple syrup, but also perfect for anyone wanting to reduce sugar intake!
  • SO MANY WAYS TO USE IT. Use Wholesome Yum low carb maple syrup anywhere you would use real maple syrup. Enjoy it as a sugar free pancake syrup for breakfast, stir it into drinks, or in your favorite recipes, including desserts, sauces, glazes, dressings, marinades, and baking.

Maine Maple Products

  • SIZE: Wooden Keepsake Box 5.5” x 5.5” with 4" tile - 4" gloss ceramic tile set in high gloss maple wood cover. 5.5 x 5.5" x 1.125".
  • MULTIPURPOSE DISEIGN: These decorative boxes with lids are more than simple pieces of home décor. They are a great option for storing jewelry, pictures, small accessories. Decorative design 4″ x 4″ gloss ceramic tile set in high gloss maple wood.
  • PERFECT MEMORY: It is an awesome gift box for both men and women! Surprise your loved ones with a lovely gift that they will use and appreciate for many years to come.
  • LUXURIOUS FINISH: This beautiful keepsake jewelry box features beautiful design on 4x4 ceramic tile along with strong lid closure and hidden hinges so that the lid opens seamlessly to 90 degrees.
  • GREAT GIFT IDEA: For any holiday and occasion. Whether it's a gift for letters, cards, photos, jewelry, or a birthday. This Keepsake Box is sure to bring joy, light, and happiness into the life of the person who means the most to you. This keepsake wooden box will be loved by everyone!
  • SIZE: Wooden Keepsake Box 5.5” x 5.5” with 4" tile - 4" gloss ceramic tile set in high gloss maple wood cover. 5.5 x 5.5" x 1.125".
  • MULTIPURPOSE DISEIGN: These decorative boxes with lids are more than simple pieces of home décor. They are a great option for storing jewelry, pictures, small accessories. Decorative design 4″ x 4″ gloss ceramic tile set in high gloss maple wood.
  • PERFECT MEMORY: It is an awesome gift box for both men and women! Surprise your loved ones with a lovely gift that they will use and appreciate for many years to come.
  • LUXURIOUS FINISH: This beautiful keepsake jewelry box features beautiful design on 4x4 ceramic tile along with strong lid closure and hidden hinges so that the lid opens seamlessly to 90 degrees.
  • GREAT GIFT IDEA: For any holiday and occasion. Whether it's a gift for letters, cards, photos, jewelry, or a birthday. This Keepsake Box is sure to bring joy, light, and happiness into the life of the person who means the most to you. This keepsake wooden box will be loved by everyone!
  • SIZE: Wooden Keepsake Box 5.5” x 5.5” with 4" tile - 4" gloss ceramic tile set in high gloss maple wood cover. 5.5 x 5.5" x 1.125".
  • MULTIPURPOSE DISEIGN: These decorative boxes with lids are more than simple pieces of home décor. They are a great option for storing jewelry, pictures, small accessories. Decorative design 4″ x 4″ gloss ceramic tile set in high gloss maple wood.
  • PERFECT MEMORY: It is an awesome gift box for both men and women! Surprise your loved ones with a lovely gift that they will use and appreciate for many years to come.
  • LUXURIOUS FINISH: This beautiful keepsake jewelry box features beautiful design on 4x4 ceramic tile along with strong lid closure and hidden hinges so that the lid opens seamlessly to 90 degrees.
  • GREAT GIFT IDEA: For any holiday and occasion. Whether it's a gift for letters, cards, photos, jewelry, or a birthday. This Keepsake Box is sure to bring joy, light, and happiness into the life of the person who means the most to you. This keepsake wooden box will be loved by everyone!
  • SIZE: Wooden Keepsake Box 5.5” x 5.5” with 4" tile - 4" gloss ceramic tile set in high gloss maple wood cover. 5.5 x 5.5" x 1.125".
  • MULTIPURPOSE DISEIGN: These decorative boxes with lids are more than simple pieces of home décor. They are a great option for storing jewelry, pictures, small accessories. Decorative design 4″ x 4″ gloss ceramic tile set in high gloss maple wood.
  • PERFECT MEMORY: It is an awesome gift box for both men and women! Surprise your loved ones with a lovely gift that they will use and appreciate for many years to come.
  • LUXURIOUS FINISH: This beautiful keepsake jewelry box features beautiful design on 4x4 ceramic tile along with strong lid closure and hidden hinges so that the lid opens seamlessly to 90 degrees.
  • GREAT GIFT IDEA: For any holiday and occasion. Whether it's a gift for letters, cards, photos, jewelry, or a birthday. This Keepsake Box is sure to bring joy, light, and happiness into the life of the person who means the most to you. This keepsake wooden box will be loved by everyone!
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: The darker the syrup, the stronger the flavor. Our Grade A Dark Color, Robust Taste maple syrup is the darkest grade available, providing a strong and hearty maple flavor. Great for all around use including table top and cooking.
  • FLAVOR PROFILE: The darker the syrup, the stronger the flavor. Our Grade A Dark Color, Robust Taste maple syrup is the darkest grade available, providing a strong and hearty maple flavor. Great for all around use including table top and cooking.
  • SUSTAINABLY SOURCED: At Butternut Mountain Farm we are committed to giving you 100% pure Vermont maple syrup. The farmers with whom we work with understand maple and share our commitment to maintaining the health and sustainability of our forests.
  • QUALITY STORY: Our pure maple syrup is carefully selected to ensure the product you receive is of the highest quality. With our strict quality standards, we can trace every drop of syrup from farm to table.
  • Non Gmo Project Verified
  • Fragrance Notes of Cinnamon, Baked Apple, Honey,Vanilla Bean
  • This creamy vanilla candle is made with the highest quality food-grade paraffin wax for a clean and even burn. We source only the finest ingredients for a true-to-life, long lasting fragrance experience.
  • Pioneered by Village Candle, our dual wick technology is a unique design that ensures a cleaner, more efficient burn, as well as a superior fragrance experience. Before reaching your home our lead-free cotton wicks are hand-trimmed by our team.
  • Our candles have a long and consistent burn time of up to 170 hours (depending on the size of candle). Burn your candle for a minimum of 2 hours and no more than 4 hours, or until you reach a full wax pool. Dimensions are 3.8''L 3.8''W 6.75''H.
  • Born from a passion for New England craftsmanship that still burns strong to this day. Our candles are proudly made in America by our highly skilled candlemakers in Wells, Maine. From our Village to your village remains our inspiration all these years.
  • Stonewall Kitchen New England Breakfast Gift (6 Piece Gift Basket)
  • Fantastic gift choice for housewarming, hostess, sympathy, or birthday
  • Includes 1 Coastal Morning Ground Coffee (12 oz), 1 Farmhouse Pancake & Waffle Mix (16 oz), 1 Maine Maple Syrup (8.5 oz), 1 Wild Maine Blueberry Jam (12.5 oz), 1 Strawberry Jam (12.5 oz) and 1 Cinnamon Bun Mix (19.6 oz)
  • Wake up to a Stonewall Kitchen breakfast any time with these favorites
  • Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands: Our award winning line of gourmet food, home goods, and gifts are loved around the world. Featuring brands such as Legal Sea Foods, Michel Design Works, Montebello, Napa Valley Naturals, Stonewall Home, Stonewall Kitchen, Urban Accents, Vermont Coffee Company, Vermont Village, and Village Candle
  • About Us: It all started in 1991 at a local farmers' market with a few dozen items that we'd finished hand-labeling only hours before. Fast-forward to today and Stonewall Kitchen is now home to an ever-growing family of like-minded lifestyle brands! Expertly made with premium ingredients, our products are the result of decades spent dreaming up, testing and producing only the very best in specialty foods and fine home living.
  • Fragrance Notes of Baked Apples, Vanilla, Cinnamon
  • This rich brown candle is made with the highest quality food-grade paraffin wax for a clean and even burn. We source only the finest ingredients for a true-to-life, long lasting fragrance experience.
  • Pioneered by Village Candle, our dual wick technology is a unique design that ensures a cleaner, more efficient burn, as well as a superior fragrance experience. Before reaching your home our lead-free cotton wicks are hand-trimmed by our team.
  • Our candles have a long and consistent burn time of up to 170 hours (depending on the size of candle). Burn your candle for a minimum of 2 hours and no more than 4 hours, or until you reach a full wax pool. Dimensions are 3.8''L 3.8''W 6.75''H.
  • Born from a passion for New England craftsmanship that still burns strong to this day. Our candles are proudly made in America by our highly skilled candlemakers in Wells, Maine. From our Village to your village remains our inspiration all these years.
  • Now a global scent-sation, we joined the Stonewall Kitchen Family of Brands in 2020, another Maine company. A leading specialty food, home goods, premium gift and personal care producer – Stonewall Kitchen creates everything from jam to foaming hand soap.
  • Grade A organic amber color maple syrup with a rich taste
  • There's nothing quite so good as pure maple syrup
  • As the largest packer of pure maple syrup in the country, we go out of our way to provide you with the finest maple syrup possible
  • That's why our Grade A maple syrup is renowned for its wonderful flavor, color and consistency
  • Each serving of Maple Grove Farms pure maple syrup contains no high fructose corn syrup, fat, sodium or cholesterol
  • That's why our Grade A maple syrup is renowned for its wonderful flavor, color and consistency
  • Most use it on pancakes, waffles or French toast, but the possibilities are endless
  • Each serving of Maple Grove Farms Pure Maple Syrup contains no high fructose corn syrup, fat, sodium or cholesterol
  • As the largest packer of pure maple syrup in the country, we go out of our way to provide you with the finest maple syrup possible
  • There's nothing quite so good as pure maple syrup

Maine Maple Producers by Region

maine-maple producers, vacation-map

Discover Maine Maple Producers by region. Aroostook, Downeast, Katahdin, Kennebec, Lakes, Mid-Coast, Portland and South-Coast.

Aroostook ME Maple Producers
Fort Kent, Houlton, Presque Isle
Downeast & Acadia ME Maple Producers
Bar Harbor, Blue Hill, Deer Isle, Eastport, Lubec, Cherryfield, Machias
Katahdin & Moosehead ME Maple Producers
Bangor, Brewer, Greenville, Lincoln, Millinocket, Orono
Kennebec & Moose River ME Maple Producers
Augusta, Skowhegan, Waterville, The Forks
Lakes & Mountains ME Maple Producers
Auburn, Lewiston, Norway, Bethel, Farmington, Naples
Midcoast ME Maple Producers
Bath, Boothbay Harbor, Camden, Rockland, Brunswick, Belfast, Searsport
Greater Portland ME Maple Producers
Portland, Freeport, Yarmouth, Westbrook, Cape Elizabeth
South Coastal Maine Maple Producers
Biddeford, Kennebunk, Kittery, Ogunquit, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Wells, York


History of Maple Sugaring | Maple Facts|
Maple Sugar Grades | Maple Syrup Storage

Dining | Real Estate

Vacation Rentals

Inns | Hotels | Resorts

Products | Attractions

Pet Friendly Lodging | Personals

Maine Weddings | Explore Maine Towns

NEW ENGLAND LIVING MAGAZINE

Free World Mall

Country Weddings | Paradise Coast Living