Vanilla is one of America's most popular flavorings. It's derived from the seed pods of orchids and is used frequently in baked goods. Most often, bakers use vanilla in the form of vanilla extract.

These maple syrup recipes show just how versatile the natural sweetener is in many plant-based dishes from dessert to dinner ...

Holiday baking does not have to derail your routine. These lightened-up ricotta cookies offer a festive treat with a few smart swaps, using coconut oil instead of butter and maple syrup in place of ...

-To substitute maple syrup for sugar while cooking, generally use only 3/4 cup maple syrup to each cup of sugar. -To substitute maple syrup for sugar while baking, use the same proportions, but reduce ...

Dr. Andre Marette, PhD, was the lead scientist for first human trial substituting refined sugars with pure maple syrup. The study found significant improvement in multiple cardiometabolic risk factors ...