Clpretzel Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We've been going it through maple syrup really fast since I started using it to sweeten my homemade yogurt. Thanks, Hive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tearose Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I buy mine from Costco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I buy the walmart brand. It's cheaper than others of the same size, but it only comes in small bottles...so it may not be the best option if you're looking for bulk quantity. I pay $6-something for a 12.5 oz bottle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Marple Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've always found Sam's Club to have the least expensive real maple syrup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I don't think there's such a thing. We treat it like liquid gold in our house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Χά�ων Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I second Costco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torikei Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Trader Joes has great prices and they have the B grade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I don't think there's such a thing. We treat it like liquid gold in our house. :iagree: I like to put the syrup into a condiment bottle--like those ketchup squeeze bottles at restaurants that have the very small opening. You can get clear ones at Walmart. Anyway these help dispense the syrup better--a small stream instead of a glop here and there or just pouring a large amount over the top (like you see in syrup commercials) so the pancakes are sitting in a nice pool of syrup. And it helps you use less overall. The last bottle I got was from Aldi. Can't remember the price. Ds was commenting that it said a serving was 1/4 cup, so there were only 4 servings in the bottle. He was surprised and said there were way more servings than that in the bottle. Well, they way we use it, yes. But he has seen his friends, who have no idea how precious real maple syrup is (they only use fake), pour and pour over their pancakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Aldi's Grade A at $3.99 for 8.5 oz.has the lowest cost per ounce here, Sam's is the second lowest, and then Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The cheapest I've been able to find around here is at Target. The organic maple syrup at Target is cheaper than the non-organic at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I'm actually tapping my trees today. The stuff is cah razy expensive, so, instead of making do, or doing without, I'm getting industrious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trillian Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Amazon (with Prime) was cheaper for us than Costco, but the availability fluctuates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The last bottle I got was from Aldi. Can't remember the price. Ds was commenting that it said a serving was 1/4 cup, so there were only 4 servings in the bottle. He was surprised and said there were way more servings than that in the bottle. Well, they way we use it, yes. But he has seen his friends, who have no idea how precious real maple syrup is (they only use fake), pour and pour over their pancakes. DH mentioned once that it bothered him that I put the syrup on everyone's French toast in the kitchen. (He's someone who will pour tons of syrup, leaving a substantial amount on his plate... the kids showed more moderation.) I made sure to have him pick up some maple syrup on his next milk trip to the grocery store. He hasn't complained since. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xixstar Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I found Trader Joe's to have a better price over costco and I prefer the Grade B stuff as well, better flavor. :) Costco is my second choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 You guys are giving me maple syrup envy; it's $22 US dollars (R$44) for a bottle that's about 10 oz. size. We use "melado de cana" instead (basically, molasses). it's the closest we can get. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I think Sam's is cheaper than Trader Joe's, but I get it both places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarreymere Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 You can make fake maple syrup. Basically it's just a sugar syrup with imitation maple syrup flavoring...........The imitation flavoring is the most expensive ingredient and you can add as much or as little as you like (or your budget allows). http://www.onegoodthingbyjillee.com/2012/05/make-your-own-ridiculously-easy-and-inexpensive-homemade-maple-syrup.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We buy ours from friends. At least we know who is getting the money. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 The cheapest I've been able to find around here is at Target. The organic maple syrup at Target is cheaper than the non-organic at Walmart. . This is the best I've found, too. It's about $15/32 oz. TJ's is not bad either, $16/17 for the cheaper grade. I always heat mine up before serving which thins it a little and helps it go farther. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Some years ago, we held a family conclave during which we agreed that we prefer to continue using only genuine maple syrup, rather than shift to sugar syrup. We use minimum amount for the needed purpose. I do buy from Costco, despite having read some articles about the unsavory chemicals used in conventional extraction method. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Live2Ride Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Well I get it straight from the farmer and I know it's not the fake stuff that they mix with other syrups :) contact: Max at 231-499-1844. He runs Lown Family Maple Syrup in Kingsley, MI. He ships all sizes. We just normally buy 2 gallons, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I don't know where you're at regionally, but I buy 64 oz B Grade locally for $25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanSue Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Our Costco has it $12/qt which is $5 cheaper than the next locally available option which would be TJs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saddlemomma Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We make our own. We have about 6 big maples in our back yard. For the 3 of us, it's just right. In our area, it will be boiling time next week if the temps really do what they are reporting. Boiling your own would provide a great history and science lesson too! If you make a lot, it freezes really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OK Family Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Aldis Their maple syrup for 8.5 fl oz was 3.89. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Our Costco has it $12/qt which is $5 cheaper than the next locally available option which would be TJs. Your Costco beats my Costco! ($13.99/qt down here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Aldi's has 100% maple syrup for a decent price. If you have a Marshall's in your area, you can sometimes find it semi-cheap in their food area, too. I think Aldi's is consistently less expensive, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Their maple syrup for 8.5 fl oz was 3.89. I bought some there. It's not fake sugar syrup. DH mentioned once that it bothered him that I put the syrup on everyone's French toast in the kitchen. (He's someone who will pour tons of syrup, leaving a substantial amount on his plate... the kids showed more moderation.) I made sure to have him pick up some maple syrup on his next milk trip to the grocery store. He hasn't complained since. :D funny. I think maple syrup bottles are weirdly hard to hold and pour from. Is that by design?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 :iagree: I like to put the syrup into a condiment bottle--like those ketchup squeeze bottles at restaurants that have the very small opening. Yes - we reuse the big "large top" ketchup bottles that have the (silicone?) valve opening - they are perfect for maple syrup and really cut down on waste. These days I buy maple syrup in bulk from a local co-op, but before then I bought it at Sam's Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callie Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I've always found Sam's Club to have the least expensive real maple syrup. I also get mine at Sam's Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisbeth Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 You don't necessarily want to buy the cheapest thing you can find because it might not be real or it might be mixed with other things. I read that somewhere not long ago. Anyhow, I have found some good deals on grade B (which is tastier IMO) at a store called Ocean State Job Lot. I don't know if you have that anywhere near you. I agree - maple syrup makes the top 10 list of most adultered (fraudulent) foods out there. I am leary of using the cheapest of products like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizzyBee Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Trader Joes has great prices and they have the B grade. I'm glad you mentioned that. I'm from an area that makes maple syrup, so I buy it when I go home on vacation, but I haven't been able to find Grade B. I work less than 5 mintues from TJ's, so I'll look there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Mergath and Sara in AZ-is the Target one Grade A or Grade B? And, Sara, was the price you quoted for the organic or non? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Trader Joes has great prices and they have the B grade. :iagree: Also, local honey is less expensive and tastes yummy in yogurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoobie Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Costco or Trader Joe's Does your family like honey as a sweetener in yogurt? One of my kids does, one does not, and then one is too little! Also, puréed fruit (blueberries, peaches, apples...) can stretch real maple syrup. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I agree - maple syrup makes the top 10 list of most adultered (fraudulent) foods out there. I am leary of using the cheapest of products like that. Thanks for sharing. Information like this makes my blood boil. I'm so sick of all the crap we have to put up with in regards to our food supply. It's almost impossible to purchase pure, unadulterated foods unless you grow yourself or buy local (not that you can even get some of these things locally). I resent the fact that in order to do so I need to spend more money and time to run all over the state picking up all these things. On the other hand, it feels good to support those who can provide you with some good honest food. Sigh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cera Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I buy it straight from the farmer. Look on craigslist in states that produce it then call and ask if they ship. I was able to get grade A medium amber for $35 a gallon last year from Vermont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icul8rg8r Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 We buy pure organic maple syrup this time of year direct from farmers in Vermont online - we usually stock up and get 4 or 5 gallons that will last us a year (my family loves pancakes, french toast, waffles for breakfast!). It's sorta pricey to ship (heavy) but even with the add-on shipping costs it beats buying it by the pint or quart anywhere else. Sometimes we can find it on Amazon with free prime shipping. THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR to buy/stock up! And friends know we love and are picky about our maple syrup and will often bring some back for us whenever they travel back east and/or to Canada. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Were the thieves who pulled off that enormous theft of Canadian maple syrup ever caught? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Were the thieves who pulled off that enormous theft of Canadian maple syrup ever caught? Yes, but there is some kerfuffle about getting the syrup back that had left the country. Here's a good write-up: http://www.businessw...ple-syrup-heist And recent news: http://www.prweb.com...web10449021.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orthodox6 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Nmoira, thank you so much for sharing those links! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clpretzel Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 We buy pure organic maple syrup this time of year direct from farmers in Vermont online - we usually stock up and get 4 or 5 gallons that will last us a year (my family loves pancakes, french toast, waffles for breakfast!). It's sorta pricey to ship (heavy) but even with the add-on shipping costs it beats buying it by the pint or quart anywhere else. Sometimes we can find it on Amazon with free prime shipping. THIS IS THE TIME OF YEAR to buy/stock up! And friends know we love and are picky about our maple syrup and will often bring some back for us whenever they travel back east and/or to Canada. This is cool! Do you have a link for the Vermont farmers? Thanks for all of the imput, ladies! I wish we liked honey in our yogurt. It looks like Aldi and ravaging the countryside are my best options. So far the best I have found it for is $53/gallon locally, but I have to buy 4 gallons. I'm going to call the phone number listed above tomorrow. Do you ever get nervous about products from Amish? I have heard I can drive for about 45 minutes and maybe get some from the Amish. There's no way of calling them, but if I write them, and they can call me with details. We buy raw milk from a raw cheese farm that sells to the expensive health food stores. I have always been a little leary of the amish products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucyStoner Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 You can make fake maple syrup. Basically it's just a sugar syrup with imitation maple syrup flavoring...........The imitation flavoring is the most expensive ingredient and you can add as much or as little as you like (or your budget allows). http://www.onegoodth...aple-syrup.html We are so spoiled here. We'd rather go without (using berries or jam or peanut butter or plain butter or whatnot) than eat the fake version. I grew up with the fake syrup and I can't tolerate the taste any longer. I have taken to rationing it in the kitchen like nmoira now that we only have one modest income for a couple of years yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucy the Valiant Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 We tap our trees, too! Did our first boil-down of the season on Saturday - got about 1/5 gallons out of 60-ish gallons of sap. The kids help bring in the sap, and DH built a DIY evaporator out of an old "upcycled" oil tank. It's a family project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsquirrel Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 I live in syrup country so it is plentiful around here. I can buy it from the source. You don't say where you live, but if it is far from syrup country you might want to consider using a local honey instead. Transporting heavy syrup across the country is very expensive in terms of resources used. Or, if you really like the syrup taste, consider using maple flavouring. I buy my syrup from my local food co-op. It is locally produced and I buy 'B' grade. That is slightly darker in colour and maybe a little stronger in taste. It is considered too dark to sell at premium price so it is much cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocoholic Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Costco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clpretzel Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 I live in syrup country so it is plentiful around here. I can buy it from the source. You don't say where you live, but if it is far from syrup country you might want to consider using a local honey instead. Transporting heavy syrup across the country is very expensive in terms of resources used. Or, if you really like the syrup taste, consider using maple flavouring. I buy my syrup from my local food co-op. It is locally produced and I buy 'B' grade. That is slightly darker in colour and maybe a little stronger in taste. It is considered too dark to sell at premium price so it is much cheaper. I live in central pa. I really don't know how much tapping happens here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Mergath and Sara in AZ-is the Target one Grade A or Grade B? And, Sara, was the price you quoted for the organic or non? Thanks so much! I always buy grade B because it's cheaper. I don't even know what that means. Is it the polluted kind? I don't think TJ's is organic and I'm pretty sure Target isn't. I haven't really payed attention, though. And I think Target only sellsone grade, probably B. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Were the thieves who pulled off that enormous theft of Canadian maple syrup ever caught? I don't know, but I loved that story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueTaelon Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 You can make fake maple syrup. Basically it's just a sugar syrup with imitation maple syrup flavoring...........The imitation flavoring is the most expensive ingredient and you can add as much or as little as you like (or your budget allows). http://www.onegoodth...aple-syrup.html Bite your tongue woman! :ohmy: I make it for the kids with the mapleine and splenda but there is NO COMPARISON between that fake stuff and real maple syrup:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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