ST. LOUIS PARK, Minn. — A tasty treat is in season across Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Maple syrup is getting bottled up, and it can pack a sweet punch. What's the healthiest way to consume sugar?

Maple sugar is made by boiling pure maple syrup to a higher temperature until it concentrates, then cooling and stirring until it crystallizes into a fine, fragrant sugar.

Maple syrup poured over pancakes, waffles or French toast is a sweet breakfast comfort food, especially on cold winter days. It has a distinct taste and aroma with notes of caramel, butterscotch and ...

Lauren O’Connor, MS, RDN, is a health and lifestyle writer and five-time cookbook author based in Los Angeles. She is a registered dietitian with over 15 years of experience in the field, specializing ...