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MapleWorxz Advantage
Organic Maple Syrup is best one can produce as it provides the process controls and certifications to assure consistency and flavor. Our evaporation process avoids the new methods of "process streaming" to reduce the processing time by removing water from the sap with...
MapleWorxz 2022
As we finished the 2022 maple season, we had a great year in light of the unusual weather, about 20 degrees below average and few days in the 40's with sunshine. Yet we were able to produce 175 gallons of Amber and Dark maple syrup. Significant changes this year also...
Our Favorite Maple Nut Popcorn
Maple Nut Popcorn Definitely a Saturday nite treat for the whole family Large BowlLarge Pot for the Stove 8 cups Prepared Popped Popcorn (Your chioce of Popcorn but the larger the better)8 tbsp Unsalted Butter (1 Stick)1 cup Maple Syrup (Any grade but dark is more...
The Best Tasting Maple Butter Tart Bars
Maple Butter Tart Bars These Maple Butter Tart Bars have gooey maple centers and makes about 16 squares. Medium sized bowlPastry Cutter or two knives9-inch non-stick square baking panMedium sized mixing bowlWhisk Pastry1 1/4 cup Flour1/3 cup Brown Sugar1/2 cup Cold...
Great Maple Blueberry Muffins
Maple Blueberry Muffins Small Bowlwooden spoonMuffin Pan 1 3/4 Cup All Purpose Flower1/3 Cup Wheat Germ1/3 Cup Maple sugar1 Tbsp Baking Powder1 1/2 tsp Grated Lemon Rind1/2 tsp Salt1 Egg1/4 Cup Oil1 Cup Milk1 Cup Fresh Blueberries (Frozen must be drained well) Combine...
Making The Best Tasting Maple Butter
Maple Butter An Easy Spreadable Maple Delight medium bowlwooden spoon 1/4 Pound Stick of Butter (Salted Organic )1/2 Cup Maple Syrup (Darker Grade) Soften a 1/4 Pound Stick of ButterThicken the Maple Syrup by cooking over medium heat for 5 - 10 minutesWatch the...
Hoping for a great 2023 Maple Season
The 2023 Maple Season is just about ready to begin. As a traditional maple producer, we are not engaging in early tapping of our maple tree with the mild weather in February. We plan to tap our maple trees, about 800 plus on Saturday March 4th. Many of our...
Best Moist Maple Cornbread
Best Moist Maple Cornbread Definitely will make you more of a cornbread fan if you're not already! Great at Breakfast or toasted! 8 or 9 inch square pan 1 cup Cup Yellow Cornmeal (Not the "gritty" variety)1 cup All Purpose Flour1/4 tsp Salt1 tbsp Baking...
Achieving the MapleWorxz™ Organic Recertification aka Maple Acupuncture
The yearly Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) Organic certification took place with a four-hour detailed review of our Forestry, Maple, and Bottling and Handling process steps, Our compliance and record keeping are continuous as we track lot numbers and...
Why Choose Organic Maple Syrup
One of the most frequent questions asked about our Maple Syrup is "What makes Organic Maple Syrup Organic"? Of course, there is a short answer and then a longer explanation if needed. Our short response is that you just can't find better maple syrup than organic as...
What’s a Fair Price for Maple Syrup?
A summer of selling MapleWorxz™ Organic maple syrup at one of the region’s largest Farmers Market (Port Austin Farmers Marker) allowed us to field many questions about making maple syrup, grading, glass versus plastic and many more. The question that always...
Falling in Love with Maple and the Michigan Tradition
With much of the 2020 turmoil behind us, our family looks forward to March as the time of gathering together to produce our special "Taste the Michigan Tradition" maple syrup. We looked back at the end of this past year and created our first ever short video capturing...
C-19: A families Branding and Social Media Strategy
A pause at the Wood Shed Much of the past 2020 year has been a challenge and yet with all the trauma and Corona virus (C-19) fear, we have managed as a family to stay healthy. With staying healthy and aligning ourselves with the latest guidelines being the most...
Fall in Love with Maple Tours
The year 2020 has brought many interesting challenges spanning all facets of our lives, such as its significant impact on weddings, funerals, family reunions, and many more local community and association events. The maple syrup industry is no exception. Covid has...
Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies 1/2 cup Butter, softened 1 cup MapleWorxz Maple Syrup1 Fresh Egg1/2 tsp Salt1 tsp Baking Soda 2 cups Flour1 cup Chocolate Chips Combine the butter, maple Syrup and egg and mix, Add the remaining ingredients and mix well again. Drop by...
MapleWorxz OEFFA Organic Certificate # 3372
Organic certification is a step that distinguishes the maple syrup producers and its standards and compliance require attention to detail throughout the maple syrup process. Once achieved, the certification tenants are followed to assure the organic maple syrup...
MapleWorxz Certified as an Organic Maple Syrup Producer
OEFFA Certified The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) notified us on April 28th that we have successfully been certified as an Organic Maple Syrup producer. The lengthy certification process started in August of last year with a 44 page application and...
Maple Protein Cookies
Great Protein Snack
Maple Glazed Cinnamon Rolls
One of the local favorites around our Sugar House
Cherry Maple Baked Oatmeal
Our favorite Maple Cherry dessert
Organic Maple Syrup
Transitioning for Organic Maple Syrup Certification The "farm to table" mantra is a growing awareness of the importance for choosing the best foods and nutrition for our bodies. With the ever presence media, fads, articles and hype for organic products, consumers have...
MMSA Awards MapleWorxz Top Honors
The Michigan Maple Syrup Association annual meeting took place in Mt Pleasant at the Comfort Inn & Suites Hotel and Conference Center January 18th with an estimated 200 plus members and guests attending. The two-day event included presentations, breakout sessions...
Michigan Maple Syrup Weekend
The Southern Michigan Maple Syrup Weekend will be in March on the 21st and 22nd allowing anyone who would like to visit and see the process of making Michigan Maple Syrup! In the Michigan Thumb region, MapleWorxz will be hosting tours at our Sugar House on Saturday...
Michigan Maple Syrup Association (MMSA)
Whether you find yourself in a family tree of Maple Syrup makers or you were just bitten by the Maple Syrup bug, the best place to gain experience and information is through your Michigan Maple Syrup Association (MMSA). With a growing membership over the years, the...