maple syrup

noun

: syrup made by concentrating the sap of maple trees and especially the sugar maple

Examples of maple syrup in a Sentence

pancakes served with butter and maple syrup
Recent Examples on the Web Place buckwheat and all-purpose flours, maple syrup, ⅔ cup milk, 2 eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter and a ½ teaspoon salt in a blender; process until smooth, starting on low speed and slowly increasing to high, 1 to 2 minutes. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024 The lineup features Southern favorites like chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits, plus French Toast topped with maple syrup, berry compote and powdered sugar. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Apr. 2024 Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, lemon zest and lemon juice and mix well until combined. Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024 Go beyond maple syrup and fresh, seasonal fruit with some outside-the-box toppings: Lean into the waffle's savory notes with variations that transform this into a hearty breakfast staple. Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2024 There is a matcha cheesecake made with creole cream cheese, matcha, and cocoa powder; and sweet egg custard, with maple syrup, amaranth, and puffed barley. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 26 Mar. 2024 Try this copycat fish fillet recipe, this BBQ tofu sandwich recipe or this one from Veggies Don’t Bite, which involves a marinade made of soy sauce, liquid smoke, maple syrup and lime juice. Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024 In a food processor, combine mashed beans, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla, salt and peanut butter. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 10 Feb. 2024 The sweet treat featured maple cream cheese and almond filling, with maple buttercream frosting and a maple syrup drip along the edges. Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maple syrup was in 1792

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“Maple syrup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20syrup. Accessed 3 May. 2024.

Kids Definition

maple syrup

noun
: syrup made by thickening the sap of maples and especially the sugar maple by boiling

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