*Sweet* Vermont Maple Gifts for Any Occasion

When people think of Vermont, they think of maple syrup, and for good reason!

So order up some of the good stuff for birthdays, holidays, and just because and ship it to everyone you love! It's the sweetest gift around - go for the classics or try something new.

Classic Maple Products (Syrup, Cream, Sugar, Candy, Nuts, etc.)

There are so many ways to enjoy local maple, and here at DigInVT, we love them all! Whether they go for a classic pancake breakfast, enjoy baking with maple, or have a sweet tooth, your loved ones will be happy to receive these special products.

The Vermont Maple Sugar Makers' Association (VMSMA) has an extensive database of Vermont maple producers, so find out where to order here. Many sugar makers offer gift boxes, maple cream, maple sugar, and more - there's something for everyone on your list.

And for a unique twist on maple candy, head to Rabble-Rouser in Montpelier (or order online) for their chocolate-dipped maple sugar hearts (pictured above)!

Antique Sap Bucket

Gift a piece of maple history! Perfect for aesthetically pleasing storage, crafting (hello floral arrangements!), or as a vessel for gifting, an antique sap bucket from Vermont Evaporator Company makes a great present, especially when filled with local maple products from a sugarhouse near you.

Sweet Reads

No maple gift is complete without the Official Vermont Maple Cookbook. Get it for just $2 from the VMSMA's online shop! For even more maple recipes, try Morse's Cooking with Maple, which boasts 114 pages of recipes and tales from Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks. Or, from Bragg Farm Sugarhouse & Gift Shop, order The Vermont Maple Festival's Blue Ribbon Recipes, which has over 200 tried and true recipes from several of Vermont's "maple families."

Stay at a Maple Farm

Book a farm stay getaway in the springtime and see sugaring in action! This would be a fun couple's or family gift. Stay in an old farmhouse and enjoy made to order breakfast at Couture's Maple Shop and Bed & Breakfast in Westfield. At Shearer Hill Farm Bed & Breakfast in Wilmington you can participate in each part of the sugaring process (if you visit during the season), including gathering sap and stoking the fire, or just sit back and enjoy the boiling conversations with Sugarmaker Bill.

Infused Maple Syrup

Try a new twist on an old (albeit amazing) classic! Infused maple syrup is a unique and delicious gift. Some of our favorites are The Whole Woods line from Baird Farm. Flavors include foraged mint and spruce tip. Runamok Maple also has a whole line of delicious infused flavors. You can't go wrong with the cinnamon and vanilla. Or try something out of the box like lime leaf or smoked chili pepper!

Maple Condiments

Here at DigInVT, we love our condiments. We simply can't get enough of the Butternut Mountain Farm sweet maple mustard - order it online from Marvin's Country Store - or really anything from Jed's Maple! Snag a jar of one of their delicious condiments, or go for the Maple Grilling Box for the grill master in your life. Don't snooze on the award-winning Smoked Maple Barbecue Sauce from Sugar Bob's Finest Kind, either. Show those out-of-state relatives that you can enjoy maple on more than just pancakes!

Maple Merch

Get some maple themed apparel for your loved ones so they can share their love for maple with the world! For a classic vibe, it doesn't get better than the Vermont Maple trucker hat or t-shirt from the VMSMA online shop. If you're looking to support a specific sugar maker, Baird Farm has some great apparel options. We love the Eat Pure, Stay Wild flat brimmed hats and the beanies (one of every color, please)! The crewneck sweatshirt from The Gateway Farm also looks super cozy.

Or - a maple syrup accessory! If you've ever poured maple syrup straight from the jug, you know the situation can get a little sticky, but Vermont Trade Winds Farm has a solution - a locally handmade pottery pourer and saucer! The wooden maple leaf bottle stopper, also made in Vermont, from Stewart Maple is cute and functional. Pair any of these gifts with a jug of syrup for the ultimate combination.

Maple Beverages

A boozy (or not) beverage made with pure Vermont maple syrup is a fantastic and easy gift. The most difficult part is going to be deciding which ones to choose! There are so many delicious options, we had to break it down a little bit.