1. In October, buy 50 buckets, lids, and taps, and a nice-looking sugaring pan, from a lady who advertised on Craigslist. Total outlay: $400. What a deal! She also includes two 55-gallon barrels, and ...

Cooking oil if using candy molds. If you are using a baking pan, you can use wax paper instead of cooking oil. Half a cup of pure maple syrup (make sure it is not imitation syrup!) If you're enjoying ...

Toss salad, glaze pork chops, marinate chicken, enrich cocktails, and macerate strawberries with maple syrup this season. Jodie Kautzmann is an editor, baker, and confectioner with more than 15 years ...