What is Maple Sugar?

At Southwell Sugar Shack we take pride in crafting the finest maple products straight from our trees to your table. While maple syrup is our passion, there is another maple product we make that deserves a spotlight—maple sugar! If you haven’t yet discovered the magic of this natural sweetener, you’re in for a treat. But first, what is maple sugar?

A Healthy Alternative Sweetener

Maple sugar is a pure, granulated sweetener simply made from maple syrup alone. With its deep, caramelized flavor and warm, natural sweetness, maple sugar is a healthier alternative to refined white sugar. It’s rich in trace minerals like potassium, calcium, and antioxidants, making it not only delicious but also a great choice for those looking to add a more natural sweetener to their diet.

How is Maple Sugar Made?

The process of making maple sugar starts with our 100% pure organic maple syrup. We heat the syrup to a high temperature, then remove it from the heat and pour it into our commercial mixer. From there it takes a trained eye and plenty of experience to know when to start and stop the mixer, allowing the moisture to evaporate until all that’s left is the sweet, light golden maple sugar. Once cooled and sifted, the result is a rich, versatile sugar that captures the essence of our maple in every sprinkle.

At Southwell Sugar Shack, we make our maple sugar in small batches with care, ensuring that every batch retains the strong maple flavor and quality that Southwell Sugar Shack is known for. It’s a labor of love, perfected over many years of practice!

Ways to Use Maple Sugar

Maple sugar is an incredibly versatile product that can be used in countless ways. Here are just a few delicious ideas from how we use maple sugar in our family:

• Baking: Swap out white or brown sugar in cookies, cakes, and muffins for a healthier and deeper, more complex sweetness.

• Coffee & Tea: Stir in a spoonful for a rich, natural sweetener with a hint of maple flavor.

• Oatmeal & Yogurt: Sprinkle over your breakfast favorites for an extra touch of sweetness.

• Meat Rubs & Glazes: Use it to enhance the flavor of roasted meats, barbecue rubs, or even salmon glazes.

• Fruit & Desserts: Dust over fresh fruit, ice cream, or even popcorn for a gourmet twist.

Our first place ribbon from the Michigan Maple Syrup Association's 2025 contest!

Award Winning Maple Sugar

At Southwell Sugar Shack our dedication to crafting the finest maple products has been recognized at high levels. Our maple sugar earned First Place in the Maple Sugar category at the Michigan Maple Syrup Association's 2025 contest. This award reflects our family's commitment to quality and tradition in every batch of maple sugar we produce.

Bring Home the Sweetness of Southwell Sugar Shack

When you choose maple sugar from Southwell Sugar Shack, you’re not just buying a product—you’re supporting a family tradition of quality and passion. We pour our hearts into every batch, ensuring that you get the best maple sugar possible.

Visit our online store or stop by our sugarhouse to try this all-natural, delicious sweetener. Once you try it, you’ll never want to go back to regular sugar!

Taste the tradition. Experience the sweetness. Choose Southwell Sugar Shack for all your maple needs!