And undoubtedly, pancake syrup is much cheaper, so if you're budget-conscious -- and who isn't these days? -- you'll bypass the pretty maple-leaf bottles and grab your less-expensive syrup of choice.

One frustrated shopper is calling out maple syrup producers for the tiny, unusable handle on syrup bottles. What are they really for?

You'll be pleasantly surprised by all the sweet and savory maple syrup recipes. They go way beyond just a topping for pancakes!

When you hear the words “maple syrup,” what comes to mind? Probably pancakes or waffles drizzled with maple syrup or, perhaps, the maple leaf bottle, tan jug, or can, in which it is packaged.

But the typical handle on a glass bottle of maple syrup is way too small and positioned too far up the bottleneck to be functional in either respect. So, why is it there? What’s a Skeuomorph?

Rinse your maple syrup bottle with cold brew Maple syrup functions just like any syrup in a beverage, and dissolves into solution without much effort on your part, even in cold drinks.

Don’t sugar coat it: How “pancake syrup” stacks up to real maple syrup Real maple syrup is beloved enough to inspire a real-life heist. How does pancake syrup differ?