Maple syrup adds texture, depth and structure that sugar can’t. Bartenders and whiskey makers explain how to balance it, what to pair it with and the mistakes to avoid.

No plate of waffles or stack of pancakes would be complete without a side of maple syrup. Whether you use just a bit on oatmeal or French toast or pour it on a bowlful of spaghetti like a certain ...

You probably know maple syrup as a topping for pancakes and waffles, but the uses of this hearty sweetener go beyond breakfast. Although it’s ideal for morning treats and baked goods, maple syrup is ...

Of course it hails from Vermont. Pancakes and French toast would feel lost without it—as would so many of our favorite baked goods, salad dressings, soups, and even sheet pan dinners. If you haven’t ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. When I was growing up, IHOP was my favorite diner chain to visit. It had nothing to do with the fluffiness of the ...

Maple syrup is our national sugar. We use it in desserts just as much as in main courses for that delicious sweet-salty combination. Sometimes, when sitting in the fridge, syrup will crystallize. Here ...