But when it comes to maple syrup vs. stevia, which is the better low-calorie sweetener? Let’s find out! Plus, let’s explore recipes that make the best out of each of these two sweetener options.

To make a simple syrup recipe, use pure maple syrup in a 1:1 ratio of maple ... To substitute, dissolve stevia powder in water (usually 1 teaspoon of stevia for each cup of water).

It is this rising and falling of the sap that allows us to collect it from the trees. Making maple syrup is a family affair. My husband Steve (Schrock) and our 17-year-old son Wayne do most of the ...