maple sugar

noun

: sugar made by boiling maple syrup

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web And Chardon is like the, kind of the capital of Northeast Ohio maple sugar. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 26 Jan. 2023 Sap is filled to the top from a maple sugar tree in Bruce Hopper’s neighbor’s front yard in Auburn. John Tlumacki, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Mar. 2023 Caramelly maple sugar pie for a fall potluck. Joe Sevier, Bon Appétit, 2 Sep. 2022 Visitors can explore the science, history, and cultural importance of maple sugar and syrup through interactive activities, ongoing demonstrations, and pop-up talks on the historic grounds. Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 25 Jan. 2023 This soy candle can only live in the kitchen because its mouthwatering scent of apricot chantilly creme with notes of orange buttercream and maple sugar might tempt you to get a snack. Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2022 It’s spiced with star anise, fennel, habanero, ginger, cinnamon, maple sugar and chili powder. Essence, 15 Dec. 2021 Whisk cream, maple sugar, and salt with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Christopher Michel, Country Living, 10 Jan. 2023 Simply put, maple sugar is plain table sugar with a natural coating of maple flavor. Elsbeth Sites, Discover Magazine, 1 Dec. 2015 See More

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Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of maple sugar was in 1720

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“Maple sugar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/maple%20sugar. Accessed 1 Jun. 2023.

Kids Definition

maple sugar

noun
: a sugar made by boiling maple syrup
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