Hidden Springs Maple has a proud history of making high quality maple Syrup. It’s been a tradition in their family for over fifty years.
The Cooper-Ellis family has been in the maple syrup business for over fifty years. During the 1950’s and 60’s they sold maple syrup under the Cooper-Ellis Sugar Makers label. Today, Fraser and Peter Cooper-Ellis jointly own and operate CE Maple, one of the largest and most respected Southern-Vermont maple syrup farms.
CE Maple is known for producing consistently high-quality, Vermont maple syrup. In addition to CE Maple, Fraser and Peter both individually own and operate retail, maple syrup businesses. Fraser owns and operates Fraser’s Vermont Maple. Peter owns and operates Hidden Springs Maple.
The Cooper-Ellis family has been in the maple syrup business for over fifty years. During the 1950’s and 60’s they sold maple syrup under the Cooper-Ellis Sugar Makers label. Today, Fraser and Peter Cooper-Ellis jointly own and operate CE Maple, one of the largest and most respected Southern-Vermont maple syrup farms.
CE Maple is known for producing consistently high-quality, Vermont maple syrup. In addition to CE Maple, Fraser and Peter both individually own and operate retail, maple syrup businesses. Fraser owns and operates Fraser’s Vermont Maple. Peter owns and operates Hidden Springs Maple.
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Their maple syrup is all natural, and all locally produced. There are no additives of any kind used during the harvesting of their maple sap or during the boiling of their maple syrup. Their maple syrup is hand-packed for freshness and exceptional flavor.Hidden Springs Maple Organic maple syrup is certified as organic by Vermont Organic Farmers, LLC (VOF), which is the certification agency of Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont.* VOF is accredited by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to certify that farms and processors comply with the standards set by the USDA’s National Organic Standards Board (NOSB).
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Hidden Springs Maple also makes incredible maple candies. You can buy them individually or you can buy them by the box. Their pure maple candy with its irresistible creamy maple flavor will melt in your mouth. Their pure maple candy stores well at room temperature for up to four months. They also carry Green Mountain Fudge which is a best seller in their farm store. It is made right up the road at Ferguson Farms. Another item that they have in their store that I personally find very cool is Pure Maple Cream so if you are looking for a delicious breakfast spread for your toast, crepes or waffles I recommend you try their pure maple cream for a true maple flavor in the morning or any time of day. Made from Grade A Light Amber, 100% pure maple syrup. Weight: 3 ounces.
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Hidden Springs Maple sent me a box full of their delicious syrups and pancake mix to try. I received 5 different types of Vermont Maple syrup....... the Grade A Golden Color Delicate Taste, Grade A Amber Color Rich Taste and their Grade B. I also received the Organic Grade A Amber Color Rich Taste and Organic Grade B Maple Syrup. Not only did I get to sample these 5 amazing syrups but they also sent me a bag of Hidden Springs Maple Organic Buttermilk Pancake Mix. I was super super excited when I received all this to try so we planned for that Saturday to have a pancake breakfast tasting smorgasbord.
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We made the pancakes from the mix they sent us. All you need to add is 1 3/4 cups water, 1 egg and 1 TBSP oil. Suuuuuper simple!!! The batter mixed together wonderfully and came out silky smooth and did not have any chunks like you get with other brands. It taste delicious and did not have an overwhelming buttermilk taste. Sometimes I am not a huge fan of buttermilk because it is overpowering. These buttermilk pancakes were awesome and do not have that sour flavor that some have. I think even if you are not a fan of buttermilk you should most definitely try these Hidden Springs Maple Organic Buttermilk Pancakes.
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All of the syrups were delicious too. I poured a little of each into tiny cups so that we could dip into each one before deciding upon our individual favorites. I also tasted tiny spoonfuls so I could get the true flavor of each syrup. My personal favorite was the Grade A Golden Colo Delicate Taste. It has a very light and.....like the description says.... delicate taste to it. The Grade A Amber Color Rich Taste is a tiny bit darker and to me had a little bit more of a sweet taste. The Grade B is the most dark and thick and has a very earthy flavor. My man liked that one the best. He looooved the deep rich maple taste of the grade B.
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These organic syrups seemed to be a pinch deeper in color that the non organic ones. The syrups are amazing and I love that they have the organic option.
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We truly had so much fun sampling these products and reviewing this company we continue to think of ideas and ways that we can use the product in different recipes. My man even made Maple Candied Bacon and ohhhhhh myyyyyy gooooosh!!! It was heaven, I swear I munched it all day until it was totally gone and can not wait for more.
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INGREDIENTS
• 1 lb. good quality bacon, sliced • 2 to 3 tbsp. Vermont Maple Syrup from Hidden Springs Maple (we used Grade B Organic) • ¼ c. brown sugar • 2 tsp. Dijon mustard • ½ tsp. Kosher salt (optional) • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (Optional if you like a mild spice flavor)
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
2. Wrap a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
3. In a large bowl, mix the Vermont maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Kosher salt, and cayenne pepper.
4. Add the bacon to the bowl and toss with your hands. Make sure that all of the slices are evenly coated* See note below.
5. Place the bacon in a single layer onto the wire rack.
6. Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 minutes. The bacon will be a bit brown, but will most likely need to bake for another 10-15 minutes. It should look slightly dark (not burnt) and crispy. If you take it out too soon, the texture will be chewy. Be patient!
7. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the rack. Don't let them sit too long or else they will stick.
8. Serve at room temperature.
NOTES
*Note: When using a full pound, the bacon mixture will seem a bit dry when tossing with the glaze ingredients. This is how it's supposed to be. Additional sauce is optional, but not necessary.
1. Preheat your oven to 350 F.
2. Wrap a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top.
3. In a large bowl, mix the Vermont maple syrup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Kosher salt, and cayenne pepper.
4. Add the bacon to the bowl and toss with your hands. Make sure that all of the slices are evenly coated* See note below.
5. Place the bacon in a single layer onto the wire rack.
6. Bake in the center of the oven for about 20 minutes. The bacon will be a bit brown, but will most likely need to bake for another 10-15 minutes. It should look slightly dark (not burnt) and crispy. If you take it out too soon, the texture will be chewy. Be patient!
7. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes on the rack. Don't let them sit too long or else they will stick.
8. Serve at room temperature.
NOTES
*Note: When using a full pound, the bacon mixture will seem a bit dry when tossing with the glaze ingredients. This is how it's supposed to be. Additional sauce is optional, but not necessary.
The wonderful people at Hidden Spring Maple are offering one of our readers a Vermont Organic Pancake Kit Set. This very popular gift includes our all organic, simple-to-make, buttermilk pancake mix and 8 ounces of our Vermont Organic Amber Rich Maple Syrup attractively presented in a simple gift box. Get your day started right with a Vermont pancake breakfast! ($30 value)