Maple syrup and honey are both delicious natural sweeteners. But they both still count as added sugar, dietitians say. Here's which one is healthier for you.

While maple syrup has a higher concentration of nutrients like potassium, calcium, riboflavin, and zinc, it also has a lower glycemic index than honey, making it a better use for those with diabetes.

"Maple syrup has a lower glycemic index than sugar, so it won't spike your blood sugar levels as quickly," explains Kelsey Sackmann, MS, RD, owner of Kelsey P. RD.

Maple syrup, naturally sweet with its lush notes of vanilla and caramel, is one of the first signs of spring. Now, maple’s lesser-known forest cousin birch is having its day.

They started making maple syrup just in small batches, a couple of gallons at a time for personal use, and then worked their way up to the current sugar house, which Jeff built in 2013.

In 2024, 200,000 gallons were collected from 650,000 taps, maintaining the state as the No. 5 producer of maple syrup in the country, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

"Inspired by a real-life heist that made international headlines in 2012, which saw more than $18 million worth of maple syrup stolen from Quebec's national reserves, 'The Sticky' combines moments ...

Austin’s Pure Maple Syrup: 13738 Route 8, Wattsburg. 814-431-9790. Furry’s Family Farm: 9525 Route 6N, Albion. 814-882-5996.

Maple syrup in the grocery store is expensive in part because it’s so laborious to make. “It takes energy to collect and boil off the water,” he said.