{"id":699,"date":"2022-10-12T08:50:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T15:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/?p=699"},"modified":"2024-09-03T15:46:33","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T22:46:33","slug":"best-maple-syrup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sporked.com\/article\/best-maple-syrup\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Pancake Syrup: Douse the Most Important Meal of the Day in These 7 Syrups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best pancake syrup isn\u2019t always the real-deal maple stuff. This taste test was one of our most surprising to date. After trying many, many<\/em> brands of maple syrup, we learned that several people on the Sporked<\/em> staff actually prefer fake pancake syrup to actual tap-a-tree maple syrup. \u201cEverything tastes like ham!\u201d Sporked <\/em>editor-in-chief Justine Sterling cried out halfway through our taste test. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to pancake syrup, we largely preferred the fake stuff\u2014syrup that tastes like butter and sugar and has absolutely no qualities of pig. While that might anger the citizens of Vermont, it\u2019s the truth. Fake syrup reigns supreme. Here\u2019s our ranking of the best pancake syrup you can buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best of the Best<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Pearl Milling Company Original Syrup<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Target<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Vons<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The moment the Pearl Milling Company Original Syrup touched my tongue, I started craving pancakes. This is the<\/em> syrup. It smelled like breakfast the moment you opened the bottle. The flavor was buttery and sweet and a little salty. The level of maple was powerful without being overwhelming. Sure, it isn\u2019t pure, authentic, straight from the tree maple syrup, but nothing about it tastes artificial. It was perfect. I have no notes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

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Best Real Maple<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Escuminac Extra Rare Maple Syrup<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s no surprise that one of the most expensive syrups we tried tasted good. Fancy things often taste good! But Escuminac Extra Rare Maple Syrup was by far the best fancy maple syrup we tried. The flavor is strong and totally authentically maple. It doesn\u2019t have a weird aftertaste like some of the others. If you prefer real maple syrup, grab a bottle of this. And don\u2019t worry, it\u2019s not too rare. You can buy it on Amazon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Amazon<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

10\/10<\/p>

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Best Buttery<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Mrs. Butterworth’s Original Thick and Rich Pancake Syrup<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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You know her, you love her\u2014she\u2019s Mrs. Butterworth. This pancake syrup is a classic because it is so dang good. Like the name promises, it\u2019s very thick and rich. It smells like delicious, buttery heaven. The scent alone makes me crave a stack of chocolate chip pancakes. This would instantly up the experience of a toaster waffle. This on a biscuit with some breakfast sausage? Get out of town! If you like a buttery syrup, Mrs. Butterworth\u2019s is the best pancake syrup you can buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Budget<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Kirkland Signature Organic Pure Maple Syrup<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Costco<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Costco\u2019s Kirkland brand Signature Organic Pure Maple Syrup is such a good price. You get a huge jug of good quality maple syrup at a price point that\u2019s actually affordable, which is hard to find. It\u2019s also organic if that\u2019s something that\u2019s a priority for you. It might not be the world\u2019s most elite maple syrup, but it\u2019s really tasty. If you have a Costco membership, grab a jug the next time you\u2019re shopping and give it a try on your flapjacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Costco<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9\/10<\/p>

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Best Splurge<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Michele\u2019s Gourmet Maple Creme Syrup<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Target<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Ralphs<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This syrup is so decadent it is practically a dessert. I probably would not put Michele\u2019s Gourmet Maple Creme Syrup on a toaster waffle on a Wednesday morning before work. I would, however, pour it on top of Nashville hot chicken and waffles during a lavish weekend brunch at a bougie restaurant. Then I would immediately take a multi-hour nap. This syrup is so sweet and full of maple flavor. Plus, I feel fancy when they use the word \u201ccreme\u201d instead of \u201ccream.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Target<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

9\/10<\/p>

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Best for Families<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Hungry Jack Original Pancake Syrup<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Instacart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you have a big family or are in charge of cooking breakfast for a big group of people, grab some jugs of Hungry Jack Original Pancake Syrup. At 27.6 ounces, the jugs are massive and the syrup itself has that classic taste we all know and love. The best part? The jug is microwavable! Not only can you have delicious pancake syrup, but you can also have piping hot, delicious pancake syrup! What an absolute treat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Ralphs<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

8.5\/10<\/p>

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Most Fun<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Log Cabin Original Pancake Syrup<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Walmart<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Target<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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This is the best packaging\u2026ever? The log cabin-shaped bottle is so cute. I would buy Log Cabin Pancake Syrup for the presentation alone. I think all foods should be sold in containers that look like other objects. Luckily, Log Cabin has the taste to back up its charming marketing ploy. The syrup had sweetness and creaminess like others we loved on the list, but it also had an unexpected hint of citrus. I never knew I wanted citrus in my maple syrup, but it turns out I very much do. I can\u2019t wait to get a bottle of this and pour it over lemon ricotta pancakes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

8\/10<\/p>

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Best Budget Runner-Up<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Great Value Original Syrup<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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Walmart<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The Great Value Original Syrup (Walmart\u2019s alternative to Target\u2019s Market Pantry) is another excellent cost-conscious option for the sweet breakfast lover on a budget. It had a nice thick consistency that wasn\u2019t too drippy. The flavor scratched the itch for that buttery, fake maple taste that you want from a store-bought, non-maple labeled syrup. It wasn\u2019t quite as good as the Market Pantry syrup, but it was very, very close. If you live closer to Walmart than Target, just buy this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Credit: Sarah Demonteverde \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

7.5\/10<\/p>

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Best Sugar-Free<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Cary’s Sugar Free Syrup<\/strong><\/dt>\n\n\n\n
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I was shocked when I tried Cary\u2019s Sugar Free Syrup. It is maybe the only sugar-free product I\u2019ve ever had that didn\u2019t have a truly hellish aftertaste. There was not a hint of Splenda flavor to be found. Its texture is similar to Pearl Milling and Great Value, so this is a great option if you like a thicker, stickier syrup. If you find yourself in need of a sugar-free version of syrup, this, in my opinion, is your only option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sarah Demonteverde \/ Walmart<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n\n\n\n

Rating:<\/p>

6.5\/10<\/p>

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Other Products We Tried: <\/strong>Runamok Sugarmaker\u2019s Cut Maple Syrup, NOW Foods Certified Organic Maple Syrup, Butternut Mountain Farms, Coombs Family Farms Maple Syrup Pure Grade A, Market Pantry, Cap n Crunch Ocean Blue Maple Syrup, Crown Maple Organic Syrup, Kroger Pancake Syrup, Maple Grove Farms Maple Syrup, Anderson’s Maple Syrup, Private Maple Syrup, Good & Gather Maple Syrup, Trader Joe’s 100% Maple Syrup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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