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New Year New You...... Hidden Springs Maple Review & Giveaway

1/12/2016

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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. 
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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.

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)



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.
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)
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37 Comments
Cheryl
1/13/2016 01:45:46 am

How do we enter the giveaway? I don't see an entry form.

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susan
1/13/2016 11:53:11 pm

It is up and running now :)

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Cheryl
1/14/2016 02:03:30 am

Thank you!

Melodie
1/14/2016 10:20:34 am

March is considered sugar season

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Cheryl
1/14/2016 02:06:53 am

I would buy Green Mountain Maple Walnut Fudge, Maple Candy Fancies, and Maple Sugar.

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Cheryl
1/14/2016 02:37:37 am

I learned that sugar season ends with Spring.

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Renata
1/14/2016 06:56:22 am

I like the 100% organic maple syrup, Green Walnut Maple Fudge and Maple Candy Fancies.

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Renata
1/14/2016 06:56:56 am

From their website I learned that many of our trees are over one hundred years old, and over hundred feet tall. These trees produce high quality, sweet, maple sap which is the only ingredient you need to produce high quality maple syrup.

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Renata
1/14/2016 06:57:14 am

I subscribed.

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Kathleen Sostack
1/14/2016 08:59:35 am

I would buy:

1. Maple Organic Buttermilk Pancake Mix
2. Green Mountain Maple Fudge
3. Maple Syrup Sampler

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Rosie
1/14/2016 09:06:55 am

I would love to try Green Mountain Maple Walnut Fudge, Plastic Jug, Organic Maple Syrup and Vermont Sugar Makers Association Cookbook, 3rd Edition!!

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Kathleen Sostack
1/14/2016 09:11:23 am

From their blog I found a delicious recipe called the Super Bowl Recipe Bacon Candy......want to make it....yummmm!

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Rosie
1/14/2016 09:11:49 am

I loved learning how the sugar season ends an amazing post - all so romantic, how it not only works, but how it ends. One thing that makes maple syrup so special is they can't make mother nature stop spring from bursting out and ending the sugar season!

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Denise Dixon
1/14/2016 09:54:27 am

Maple syrup sampler, green walnut maple syrup, maple pancake syrup

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Denise Dixon
1/14/2016 09:59:08 am

I didn't realize Vermont was a sugar state or that it ends after spring

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Melodie
1/14/2016 10:16:40 am

My three choices are:

The Vermont Maple Syrup in the plastic jug
Breakfast Kit
Maple Candy Fancies :)

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cherie newton
1/14/2016 11:47:36 am

hmmm - tough choices..
Green Mountain Maple Walnut Fudge, Vermont Organic Sunday Breakfast Gift Set & Farm Breakfast Kit

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Deb E
1/14/2016 11:53:19 am

Love maple flavoring so I'd buy the Green Mountain Maple Walnut Fudge for my dad, the Glass Bottle of Organic Maple Syrup for me, and the Deluxe Sampler for my sister.

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Karen E Hill
1/14/2016 12:10:17 pm

Maple Fudge, Candy Fancies and of course the Maple syrup

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Karen E Hill
1/14/2016 12:47:36 pm

I learned about the closing time for spring run off of the sap!

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Ray
1/14/2016 01:49:38 pm

Green walnut maple fudge, buttermilk pancake mix and maple fancies.

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Ray
1/14/2016 01:51:05 pm

Subscribed

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Strawberry Fields
1/14/2016 07:50:07 pm

Green Mountain Maple Fudge, Maple Lovers Rescue Kit (YUMMMM), Curtis' Bar-B-Q Sauce (because I'm still looking for something better than Sweet Baby Rays! Such a delicious review!

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Nicole Pyles
1/15/2016 04:44:26 pm

I love their breakfast kits!

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Jessica To
1/15/2016 06:35:45 pm

I would get the Maple Syrup Sampler, the Farm Breakfast Kit and the Maple Fudge.

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Georgia
1/16/2016 07:13:45 pm

The maple syrup of course, maple fudge and maple candies! Yum!

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Georgia
1/16/2016 07:15:15 pm

I learned that everything is handcrafted and locally produced and its certified organic by Vermont farmers.

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Betty McIntyre link
1/17/2016 03:24:13 pm

1. I would buy the Maple syrup.
2. Maple candies and fudge.
3. buttermilk pancake mix

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Deb E
1/18/2016 01:11:02 pm

I learned about how the sugar season ends. I just thought it dried up but the syrup does change and can get rank and dark, which you would not want to eat--very interesting.

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Rosie
1/23/2016 08:45:08 am

I subscribed to Hidden Springs Maple!

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LaTanya
1/25/2016 05:26:39 am

Green Mountain Maple Fudge
Maple Candy Fancies — Pack of Three
Glass Bottle, Organic Maple Syrup

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Deb E
1/25/2016 11:18:28 am

I subscribed to their newsletter!

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Jeffrey Lammers
1/25/2016 05:54:13 pm

I would by the Green Mountain Maple Fudge, Maple Cream and Organic Maple Syrup.

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JIll
1/27/2016 07:35:37 pm

1. Just pancakes & maple syrup box
2. Farm breakfast kit
3. Vermont organic pancake set

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daria
2/4/2016 09:13:29 pm

I subscribed to the newsletter.

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daria
2/4/2016 09:16:06 pm

Maple candy fancies-pack of three
Vermont organic sunday breakfast set
plastic jug, organic maple syrup

Something from each section :)

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daria
2/4/2016 09:23:10 pm

I realized they need adequate equipment, like a vaccuum pump. Some of this is hard to understand if you don't know the lingo... I assume 4,000 taps is how many places they're extracting syrup from. It's interesting to see how much work goes into this by reading the exact measures.

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