To Buy:
Look for one hundred per cent pure maple syrup rather than maple flavoured, as many brands have other additives including sugar, colours and preservatives. The maple syrup on its own is sufficiently sweet.
To Store:
Store in a dark place, but once opened refrigerate to keep fresh.
Tips & Tricks:
Maple syrup, used in place of table sugar as a sweetener, gives tea and coffee a pleasant taste.
Pour some maple syrup on cereal or porridge with added walnuts and raisins.
Combine maple syrup with orange juice and tamari and use as a marinade for baked tofu or tempeh.
Delicious drizzled on a piece of wholemeal toast topped with peanut butter and sliced bananas.
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