Why Real Maple And Coffee Make A Great Pair
There are some flavor combinations that just make sense. Chocolate and peanut butter. Tomatoes and basil. And, if you ask us, coffee and pure maple syrup. Adding maple syrup to coffee is a simple swap with a big payoff. Instead of sweetness alone, pure maple syrup brings its own distinctive flavor to the cup. There […]
40 Years, One Country Store, Generations of Customers
Marvin’s Country Store, a local Johnson landmark, marks four decades of serving the community. Marvin’s Country Store, a family-owned Vermont country store with deep roots in the local community, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month. Since opening in 1986, Marvin’s Country Store has sold a variety of Butternut Mountain Farm maple products alongside Vermont […]
How to Get Great Pancakes Every Time
The surest way to get great pancakes every time is to use a trusted pancake mix.
7 Delicious Maple Recipes for Your Next Fall Gathering
Fall entertaining calls for a table that feels warm, a little indulgent, and a celebration of the season’s finest flavors. Real maple syrup checks off all these boxes. It adds a caramelized decadence to pumpkin and apple recipes, deepens the flavor of roasted vegetables, and elevates simple desserts into gourmet dishes. We pulled together seven […]
How to Substitute Pure Maple Syrup for Cane Sugar
If you have a bottle of pure maple syrup in the fridge but a recipe that calls for cane sugar, we have good news. You can make the swap and choose to use nature’s wholesome sweetener. Maple syrup brings a warm, complex sweetness to baked goods, marinades and drinks that cane sugar simply can’t match. […]
The Ultimate Guide to Maple Syrup Pairings
We talk a big game about how maple syrup isn’t just for sweet things, it’s for savory recipes too. The truth is the flavor spectrum expands beyond sweet and savory. There’s salty, bitter and umami flavor profiles. Maple syrup fits in with all of it. Maple syrup and pancakes are an iconic match. A seasonal […]
Visit Us at the 2026 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York
We are excited to share that Butternut Mountain Farm will return to the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show in New York from June 28th to June 30th at the Javits Center. Are you looking to enhance your recipes? Pure maple syrup amplifies flavor in both sweet and savory baking and cooking. This essentially […]
Visit Us at The Winter FancyFaire in San Diego
We are excited to share that Butternut Mountain Farm will attend the Specialty Food Association’s Winter FancyFaire in San Diego from January 11th to the 13th at the San Diego Convention Center. We will be highlighting our new products including the giftable 3.4oz Gingerbread Man and 8.5oz Sugarhouse. Also on display will be our innovative, […]
PLMA’S 2025 Private Label Trade Show: Booth #F1142
Visit us at Booth #F1142 at PLMA’s 2025 Trade Show in Chicago from November 16th to November 18th at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. For more than 40 years, PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show has created a space to bring retailers and manufacturers together to find new products. Butternut Mountain Farm is honored to […]
Does Maple Syrup Go Bad? Here’s How To Store Maple!
Have you ever wondered if maple syrup goes bad? Are you curious about whether it belongs in the fridge, or if it can be stored in the pantry? We have the answer to how to store maple syrup! Why is storage so important? It ensures that you’re enjoying high quality maple syrup for every purpose. […]
Butternut Mountain Farm on The Economics of Everyday Things
David Marvin, founder of Butternut Mountain Farm and Emma Marvin, co-CEO and second-generation owner, recently spoke with Zachary Crockett of The Economics of Everyday Things about what makes maple worth it. A great deal of effort is committed by sugarmakers to make real maple syrup each season. This conversation illuminates those factors. It further grips […]
What is the Difference Between Maple Syrup and Honey?
Both real maple syrup and honey are revered as alternatives to cane sugar, but what’s the difference between these two natural sweeteners? Understanding the key differences is helpful in determining what’s right for your product formulations, diet, or whether you’ll be drizzling hot honey or spicy maple syrup over your pizza slice. Dietary Differences Perhaps […]
How to Pair Pure Maple and Ice Cream
Summer means swimming holes, late sunsets and lots and lots of frozen treats. If you’ve ventured to Vermont in the warmer months, you have likely experienced the state’s beloved star of summer: the maple creemee. This swirly treat is a shining example of the magic that happens when maple syrup and dairy combine. When paired, […]
How to Grill with Pure Maple Syrup
The weather is heating up and so is our grill. The ways to apply pure maple syrup to cooking are abundant and this couldn’t be more apparent when preparing for a barbecue. From salad dressings to douse garden greens in to sauces slathering ribs, pure maple syrup has the delicious ability to grace numerous recipes […]
The 2025 Sugaring Season Report
There is no exact start or end date to sugaring season in Vermont. Making maple syrup largely depends on the weather. Ideal conditions for sap flow are generally when days are above freezing and nights fall below freezing. This dependence on weather makes every season unique. The 2025 sugaring season began in early March. While […]
Visit Us at The 2025 Summer Fancy Food Show in New York
We are excited to share that Butternut Mountain Farm will return to the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show in New York from June 29th to July 1st at the Javits Center. Are you looking to enhance your recipes? Pure maple syrup amplifies flavor in both sweet and savory culinary ventures. This essentially wild, […]
Our Maple Gift Guide for Holidays 2024
The holidays are upon us. Let’s make the season memorable with maple! Our maple gift guide includes something for everyone on your nice list. From the bakers who value natural sweeteners to the bartenders who want to spruce up their cocktails. Plus, there are sweet little stocking stuffers everyone can enjoy. Pure maple is a […]
7 Delicious Maple Syrup Sides for Your Holiday Table
A glistening turkey is the centerpiece of a holiday spread. While it’s an impressive culinary feat, we’d argue that it is the surrounding sides (infused with maple syrup, in this case!) which fill both the table and our stomachs. Don’t be fooled by these supportive dishes, the lot of them have main course energy. Of […]
PLMA’S 2024 Private Label Trade Show: Booth #F1142
Visit us in Booth #F1142 at PLMA’s 2024 Trade Show in Chicago from November 17th to November 19th at the Rosemont Convention Center. For more than 40 years, PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show has created a space to bring retailers and manufacturers together to find new products. Butternut Mountain Farm has been honored to be […]
13 Maple Recipes To Make Right Now | Fall 2024
The autumn season welcomes warm flavors and introduces a new crop of seasonal produce to our kitchens. We greet all these potent ingredients with pre-heated ovens and seasoned skillets. The leaves are peaking and now so can our culinary game. Here are maple forward recipes you should make right now, through the rest of fall, […]
Where to Find the Best Maple Treats | Vermont Fall 2024
Vermont transforms into a vibrant vision each fall, attracting visitors to the once Green now Amber Mountain State. Understandably so! It’s hard to resist the crunchy leaves, scenic views, and an abundance of maple fudge. Speaking of fudge, if you’re planning on peeping the leaves this fall you might want to know where to find […]
The Best Maple Recipes For Your Next Barbecue
The summer is heating up and so are our grills. It’s the season to cook (and dine) al fresco. Whether you’re throwing a barbecue, invited to one, or just enjoying a Wednesday evening around the patio table, we have collected the best recipes for your next barbecue from our own recipe box. Naturally, our recipes […]
Introducing The Next Generation of Our Maple Syrup Squeeze Bottle
You may be familiar with our first-generation squeeze bottle. Its debut in 2014 innovated the way we dispense maple syrup. Precise pours meant the whole family could control their own maple portions without creating a mess. The design was thoughtfully tested and tweaked by second-generation owner of Butternut Mountain Farm, Emma Marvin, and her daughters […]
Visit Us at the Fancy Food Show New York 2024
We are excited to share that Butternut Mountain Farm will return to the Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show in New York from June 23-25 at the Javits Center. Are you looking to enhance your recipes? Pure maple syrup amplifies flavor in both sweet and savory culinary ventures. This essentially wild, wholesome sweetener is […]
7 Easy, Last Minute Mother’s Day Recipes
This Mother’s Day, pamper mom with pure maple syrup. If you feel inclined to make mom breakfast, you don’t need to wake up early to prepare an elaborate meal. A simple maple jam and biscuit will do. These easy Mother’s Day 2024 recipes are simple, but thoughtful. So you waited until the last minute to […]
Why Maple Syrup is a Good Choice for Endurance Athletes
As warmth returns to New England, some of us will be dusting off our running sneakers. The fresh air invites Vermonters outdoors year-round, but with buds blossoming we’re stowing our skis for the season. As the green returns, running, hiking and brisk walks become our outdoor exercise of choice. A good way to sustain yourself […]
Sugaring Season 2024 | End of Season Update
Our sugaring seasons typically all start the same: by trekking through snow to tap trees. Tasks within a season require early mornings (we’re talking 3am!) to process sap, boiling, routinely checking lines, and making repairs to ensure optimal sap flow. While there are ways to predict the conclusion of a season, the day a sugaring […]
7 Things To Do in Vermont for the Total Solar Eclipse
Vermont’s last total solar eclipse was in August of 1932. We can thank our lucky stars that the Green Mountain State is once again in the path of totality for the Total Solar Eclipse on April 8! If you’re venturing north to catch this rare sight, these are the top 7 things to do in […]
Sugaring Season 2024 | Short and Sweet Update
Early mornings, late nights, and full tanks! This year’s sugaring season is in full swing. Last week’s weather was prime for sugarmaking. The sap never seemed to stop running! Our home farm’s crew put in the effort required to process full tanks of sap into pure maple syrup. Since sugarmaking is weather dependent, we will […]
Pure Maple Syrup: 50 Reasons Why We Love It
Butternut Mountain Farm has celebrated the land, people, and heritage of maple syrup for five decades. An enduring, generational passion for this pristine, single-ingredient product inspires us to make high quality pure maple syrup each year. From our trees to your table, we hope you enjoy this gift of nature. Our 50th Anniversary is commemorated […]
2024 Sugaring Season | February Update | Butternut Mountain Farm
Sugaring is in the air! The 2024 sugaring season at Butternut Mountain Farm has begun and has kept our sugaring crew busy in the woods and at the sugarhouse. We concluded tapping on February 1st, the earliest finish in recent memory. Warm weather throughout the month has brought sap runs. To prepare for the harvesting […]
The Best Valentine’s Day Treats
A sweet holiday calls for sweet treats. Luckily, as a pure maple syrup company, we know sweet. So, when it comes to Valentine’s Day treats, we have a collection of recipes ready for you to prepare and share with your dear ones. (Or, of course, to enjoy just for yourself!) On this day of celebrating […]
What To Know About Tapping Season
Before sap runs, sugarmakers trek through the woods to tap trees. This pivotal step in the maple making process requires effort, time, and tall snow boots. Curious how pure maple syrup journeys from tree to your table? Let’s start by illuminating the intricacies of the tapping season, the precursor to spring’s busy and beloved sugaring […]
10 Maple and Cheese Pairings You Should Try According to Vermont Cheesemongers
Piles of cheese decorate the case at Dedalus Wine Shop in Burlington, Vermont. A burnt orange aged Gouda is on display, demanding attention with its rusty color. Despite its distracting beauty we stay focused. We are here to see what maple and cheese pairings we should be trying, according to a Vermont cheesemonger. The cheesemonger […]
4 Super Soups to Make This Winter
Winter wooshes in with snowfall and plummeting temperatures, and Vermonters embrace the season’s change.