Forget the “maple-flavored” high-fructose corn syrup in the plastic squeeze bottle. If you want the real deal—the kind that comes from a tree and tastes like a Vermont autumn—you need 100% pure maple syrup.
As the maple industry has shifted toward sustainable “single-forest” sourcing and artisanal infusions. Whether you’re a pancake purist or a gourmet cook, here are the five best maple syrups currently topping the charts.
1. Crown Maple Organic Maple Syrup
4.8 out of 5
Crown Maple Bourbon Barrel Aged Maple Syrup is 100% pure certified organic maple syrup aged in 10-year bourbon oak barrels. It features complex flavors of maple, bourbon, smoky oak, graham cracker, brown butter, and vanilla, and may contain trace amounts of alcohol, this Grade A Amber syrup is gluten-free, non-GMO, and vegan. It’s versatile for drizzling over breakfast foods, sweetening beverages, enhancing cocktails, and glazing or marinating meats and dressings.
2. Runamok Maple Syrup
4.7 out of 5
Runamok Amber Maple Syrup is a 100% natural, organic, Grade A syrup with a rich flavor, perfect for pancakes, cocktails, and savory dishes, beautifully packaged in a sugar-free, gift-worthy glass bottle.
3. Butternut Mountain Farm Pure Vermont Maple Syrup
4.7 out of 5
Butternut Mountain Farm offers Grade A Amber Rich maple syrup with a smooth, naturally sweet, and pronounced maple flavor ideal for table use. The syrup is 100% pure Vermont maple syrup, sustainably sourced from farmers committed to forest health. It meets strict quality standards with full traceability from farm to table. The BPA-free, tamper-evident plastic jug is easy to open and pour, preserves flavor better than tin containers, and ships well for gifting.
4. Vermont Maple Syrup
4.7 out of 5
Vermont Maple Syrup (Amber Rich, Grade A) is made from 100% real maple syrup with no additives, preservatives, or chemicals. It has a rich, full-bodied flavor and is sourced directly from a Vermont farm. Beyond pancakes and waffles, it can be used in yogurt, dressings, marinades, glazes, oatmeal, and desserts. The syrup also contains 24 natural antioxidants, essential minerals (including riboflavin, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and potassium), and has a relatively low glycemic index.
5. Hidden Springs Maple Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
4.8 out of 5
Hidden Springs Maple offers a 32-fluid-ounce jug of Amber Rich Vermont maple syrup that is certified organic by Vermont Organic Farmers (VOF). Sourced from local organic family farms in Vermont, it delivers a full, classic maple flavor suitable for waffles, dressings, cocktails, and barbecue sauces. The syrup is packaged in a sturdy, BPA-free plastic jug for safe and convenient use.
6. Escuminac Late Harvest Maple Syrup
4.6 out of 5
Escuminac offers a 16.9-fluid-ounce glass bottle of certified organic, Grade A maple syrup harvested late in the season for a dark, robust flavor with deep caramelized notes. Produced in Eastern Quebec from a single maple forest, it contains no additives or preservatives and ensures full traceability and purity. The elegant glass bottle makes it ideal for gifting or enhancing gourmet dishes and breakfast presentations.
7. Barred Woods Organic Vermont Maple Syrup
4.7 out of 5
Barred Woods Maple offers 100% pure Vermont maple syrup with an Amber Rich flavor. This fresh 2025 harvest syrup is certified organic by the USDA and the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. Sourced directly from their trees in northern Vermont, it contains no additives and is ideal for breakfast, baking, grilling, or cooking.
8. Coombs Family Farms Syrup Maple
4.7 out of 5
Coombs Family Farms offers a 12-ounce bottle of 100% pure organic maple syrup with a Grade A Dark Color, Robust Taste (formerly Grade B). Certified organic by QAI and kosher certified, this syrup contains no artificial flavors, preservatives, or dyes and is made with 95% organic ingredients.
9. Kirkland Signature 100% Maple Syrup Dark Amber
4.7 out of 5
Kirkland Signature Maple Syrup is a 33.8-fluid-ounce jug of Grade A maple syrup with a Medium Amber color. It offers classic maple flavor suitable for everyday use on breakfast dishes and in cooking.
10. 365 Organic Grade A Amber Maple Syrup
4.8 out of 5
365 by Whole Foods Market Organic Maple Syrup is 100% pure, Grade A amber syrup, tapped from certified organic trees, naturally sweet with caramel notes, and ideal for pancakes, ice cream, and roasted vegetables, with no artificial ingredients or preservatives.
A Quick Guide to the New Grades
Gone are the days of “Grade B.” The USDA now classifies all retail syrup as Grade A, followed by a descriptor:
- Golden/Delicate: Lightest flavor; best for fruit or yogurt.
- Amber/Rich: The classic “pancake syrup” flavor.
- Dark/Robust: Stronger maple flavor; great for cooking.
- Very Dark/Strong: The boldest; best for BBQ sauces and heavy baking.
