Sugar shack party: Get out to the sugar bush then host a maple syrup party

Did you know
• Syrup is graded, then classed by colour (lighter syrup has a more delicate maple flavour, while darker syrup has a more robust flavour). 

• Canada number 1 grade has colour classes of extra clear, clear, and medium

• Canada number 2 grade has an amber colour

• Canada number 3 grade has a dark colour

• An unopened can or vacuum-tight bottle can be stored at room temperature, but should be refrigerated after opening

A welcome prelude to spring, a visit to the sugar bush is a fun family outing, and an enjoyable way to learn about a locally produced treat.

Sugar shack party
by Christine Picheca, Online Food Editor

Back from the shack, warm up with cocktails and canapés that showcase your maple treats from the sugar shack outing.

Cocktails: When you get your group home from the sugar shack, break out the maple booty and mix up our Maple Leaf Sour – a twist on a Whiskey Sour that uses the sweet liquor of the maples to create a Canadian twist on an old stand-by cocktail.

Hors d'oeuvres: Make-ahead Smoked Salmon Baguette Slices just need to be sliced when you get home and are a perfect pairing with the earthy flavour of maple syrup.

Have Maple Mustard Glazed Wings marinating in the fridge. Pop them in the oven for finger licking snacks in under an hour.  

Substitute maple syrup for the honey in our Prosciutto Shrimp for a sweet and savoury snack that will be a winner with the sugar shack crowd.

Garlic and Herb Dip with a selection of crudités rounds out this menu.


Read more: How to cook with maple syrup