Maple Sugar Flakes

[Pinny150]

What are they and where can I find them?? I am fairly new to cooking and have been able to make my way around the market on my own for the most part, but now I'm stumped...lol Thanks!

Iris

 

[kathryn]

I've never heard of maple sugar FLAKES, but maybe that's just a term this particular author uses for maple sugar, which is the dried maple syrup. It's in granules. (ETA: I did a quick web search, and it does look like maple sugar flakes is just another term for maple sugar).

Amazon carries several brands, like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Shady-Maple-Certified-Organic-8-8-Ounce/dp/B001ELL3YQ

It is absolutely delicious!
When I was in Québec a few years ago, I got some in a grinder (in a gift pack from a tour company I took a trip with) and it didn't last long.

 

[Pinny150]

Thanks Kathryn! Yeah that sounds about right..I will definitely check them out on Amazon. It's in a few recipes in Tosca Reno's cookbook.