Pure maple syrup is simple food with a long story behind it. Sap rises in late winter. We boil it down until it's thick, sweet, and unmistakably maple. At Bonz Beach Farms in Onaway, Michigan, that syrup comes from trees we tap ourselves—one ingredient, our own sap.

This guide is the hub for everything we publish about pure maple syrup: how it's made, how grades work, how to cook and bake with it, how to store it, what sizes we bottle, and how restaurants and retailers buy it wholesale.

What Pure Maple Syrup Is (and Isn't)

Pure maple syrup is concentrated maple sap. Nothing else. Imitation "pancake syrups" are usually corn syrup with maple flavoring. If the label lists more than maple syrup, it isn't pure maple.

Learn more: The Difference Between Pure Maple Syrup and Imitation Syrups and Pure Maple Syrup Michigan vs. Imitation Syrup.

How Maple Syrup Is Made

Sap runs when nights freeze and days thaw. We collect it, then boil off water until the liquid reaches syrup density. The process is patient and hands-on—see How Maple Syrup Is Made, plus Why Sap Runs, Best Temperature for Sap to Run, and How Long Does Sap Actually Run?.

Michigan season and sugarhouse context: When Is Maple Season in Michigan? and Michigan Maple Syrup Guide.

Maple Syrup Grades

Modern maple grading is about color and taste intensity, not quality. Lighter syrup tends to taste milder; darker syrup tastes more robust. Choose the grade that fits the dish—not a "better/worse" ladder.

Read Maple Syrup Grades Explained and Michigan Pure Maple Syrup Grades: Which One to Choose.

Cooking and Baking With Maple Syrup

• Pancakes and waffles—pair with our Sprouted Wheat Pancake Mix.
• Glazes for ham, salmon, roasted vegetables, and wings.
• Baking swaps: see How to Substitute Maple Syrup for Sugar in Baking.
• Coffee and tea sweetener.
• Sauces and condiments—try our Maple BBQ Sauce and Maple Mustard.

Prefer a dry sweetener for baking formulas? Use maple sugar or bake with maple sugar.

Maple Syrup for Everyday Energy

Portable maple fuel is popular with athletes and busy days. Our Maple Shots (2 oz) put pure maple syrup in a twist-cap pouch. More context: One of Nature's Most Powerful Endurance Fuels.

Infused Maple Syrup

We also bottle pure maple syrup infused with real ingredients:

• Cinnamon Maple Syrup
• Vanilla Maple Syrup (Real Vanilla Bean)
• Jalapeño Maple Syrup

Browse the Infused Maple Syrup collection.

How to Store Maple Syrup

Unopened bottles keep well in a cool pantry. After opening, refrigerate. If crystals form, warm the bottle gently in a water bath. Details: Does Maple Syrup Expire?.

Sizes We Bottle

Plastic jugs (Pure Michigan Maple Syrup — Plastic Jug):

• Pint
• Quart
• 1/2 Gallon
• Gallon

See current pricing on the product page.

Glass oval bottles (Glass Oval): 8 oz, 12 oz, and 16 oz. See current pricing on the product page.

Glass maple leaf bottles (Glass Maple Leaf): 100 mL, 250 mL, and 500 mL. See current pricing on the product page.

Tall glass (500 ml Tall Glass Bottle). See current pricing on the product page.

Party favors (Party Favor Glass Bottles). See current pricing on the product page.

Maple Shots come in packs of 1, 6, 12, 24, 50, and 100. See current pricing on the Maple Shots product page.

Also popular: Community Heroes Collection, which gives back to a local cause with each bottle, The Morning Bundle, and the Bonz Beach Farms Sampler.

Browse the Maple Syrup collection.

Gifts and Favors

Maple syrup bottles make simple gifts and wedding favors. Candy favors have their own guide: Maple Candy Party Favors.

Wholesale Maple Syrup

Restaurants, retailers, and cafes buy from us through Faire and direct wholesale. Start here:

• Why Local Restaurants Choose Wholesale Michigan Maple Syrup
• How to Start Selling Bulk Maple Syrup in Your Store
• Wholesale Maple Syrup Supplier for Retailers and Restaurants
• Order wholesale on Faire

FAQ

Is maple syrup healthy? It's still a sweetener. People choose pure maple for flavor and simplicity. See Is Maple Syrup Healthy?.

Maple syrup vs honey? Different flavors, textures, and uses—read Maple Syrup vs Honey.

Can I make syrup at home? Yes, even with a small setup: How to Make Maple Syrup at Home.