Schoolyard Sugarbush

03/31/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us during our Maple Weekend events! We appreciate all of you! 🍁🎊

03/22/2026

The first Saturday of Maple Weekend was a lot of fun! Thanks to all our guests who stopped to see nature's first sweet harvest of 2026!

If you couldn’t make it before, there’s still time to join us on Saturday the 28th! We’re hosting another Maple Weekend from 9 AM to 6 PM—hope to see you there!

Doug's Fish Fry will also have a food truck on-site! We will have all your sweet Maple Treats available as well! Hope to see you then!!

03/21/2026

Maple Weekend is underway!! Stop in and see us! Hot coffee, Maple Ice cream, and fun activities for everyone! 🍁🎊

02/20/2026

02/18/2026

If you have not already registered your classrooms for our virtual field trip to Schoolyard Sugarbush on March 4th, you can do so by using the link below to find the registration and more information about the event. We will offer a 10:00 am and 12:30 pm session and you can select to received the recording of the trip.

https://form.jotform.com/nyaitc/SchoolyardSugarbush

01/27/2026

🍫🍁 National Chocolate Cake Day – Maple Chocolate Cake Recipe

Celebrate National Chocolate Cake Day with a decadent twist:
Chocolate Maple Cake with Maple Ganache!
Pure maple syrup adds richness, moisture, and a warm caramel note that makes this cake unforgettable.

🎂 Chocolate Maple Cake
Ingredients:
Cake:
• 1 ¾ cups flour
• ¾ cup cocoa powder
• 1 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 cup milk (or buttermilk)
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup hot coffee or hot water (boosts chocolate flavor)

Maple Ganache:
• 1 cup chocolate chips
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions:
1. Make the Cake

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 or two 8-inch round pans.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ In another bowl, mix maple syrup, milk, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
4️⃣ Combine wet and dry ingredients.
5️⃣ Add the hot coffee/water last and gently mix until smooth.
6️⃣ Pour into the pan(s) and bake 28–34 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
7️⃣ Cool completely.

2. Make the Maple Ganache

1️⃣ Warm cream and butter in a saucepan (don’t boil).
2️⃣ Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl.
3️⃣ Stir in maple syrup until the mixture becomes glossy and smooth.
4️⃣ Pour over cooled cake.

✨ Why Maple Syrup Works So Well:
Maple syrup adds moisture and depth to chocolate, enhancing the cocoa instead of overpowering it. The result: a richer, smoother chocolate cake.

01/26/2026

💘🍁 Valentine’s Day Reminder Post

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! 💘
If you’re looking for a sweet (and delicious) gift, our maple candy makes the perfect treat.

Made from 100% pure maple syrup, it’s a simple way to show someone you care — naturally sweet, melt-in-your-mouth, and handcrafted right here at the farm.

Whether you’re shopping early or last-minute (no judgment! 😉), we’ve got plenty of maple goodies to help you spread the love this February. ❤️🍁

Who’s thinking about Valentine’s gifts already?

01/25/2026

Happy National Opposite Day! Today, we do things backwards… so instead of pouring maple syrup on pancakes, how about pancakes in your maple syrup? 😜

Just kidding… but seriously, we never say no to extra syrup. 🍁🥞

What’s the most unexpected way you’ve used maple syrup?

01/23/2026

It’s National Pie Day, and we’re celebrating with one of our absolute favorites: Maple Apple Crumb Pie. 🍁🥧
Rich, smooth, and made with 100% pure maple syrup.

🍁 Perfect for winter—warm apples, buttery crumble, and maple throughout.

Ingredients:

Filling:
• 6 cups sliced apples
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp flour

Crumb Topping:
• ½ cup maple sugar (or brown sugar)
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup oats
• ¼ cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Toss apples with maple syrup, lemon, cinnamon, and flour. Add to pie crust.
Mix topping ingredients until crumbly; sprinkle over apples.
Bake 45–55 minutes until bubbly and golden.

✨ The maple syrup mixes with apple juices to make its own caramel sauce inside the pie.

Maple Fact: Maple syrup was used by Indigenous peoples long before European settlers arrived—one of North America’s oldest natural sweeteners.

Pure comfort for a cozy January day. ❤️🍁

01/20/2026

🧀🍁 National Cheese Lover's Day – Maple Cheese Recipe

Maple Baked Brie with Toasted Nuts & Berries

Celebrate National Cheese Day with a sweet-and-savory favorite: Maple Baked Brie!
This easy appetizer uses pure maple syrup to turn warm, melty brie into a show-stopping treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 wheel of brie (6–8 oz)
• 2–3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• A handful of dried cranberries, raisins, or blueberries
• Optional: a pinch of cinnamon
• Crackers, baguette slices, or apple slices for serving

Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F.
2️⃣ Place brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet (or small baking dish).
3️⃣ Score the top rind lightly with a knife.
4️⃣ Drizzle maple syrup generously over the top.
5️⃣ Sprinkle nuts and dried fruit on top.
6️⃣ Bake 12–15 minutes, until warm and soft in the center.
7️⃣ Serve immediately with crackers or fresh apple slices.

🍁 Why Maple Works So Well with Cheese:
Maple syrup’s natural caramel notes pair beautifully with creamy cheeses—especially brie, cheddar, and goat cheese.