Maple syrup is famously made in spring, when below-freezing nights followed by warm days cause the sap stored in a sugar maple’s trunk to flow up and out of the tree and into buckets or plastic tubing ...

Maple's distinct flavor works especially well in desserts, whether it's the main ingredient or a more subtle addition.

From Aube Giroux of the Kitchen Vignettes blog: This Canadian maple syrup pie is a decadent winter treat that fills your home with the maple syrup aroma. Cube the cold butter into small pieces and ...