802-223-2740 • 1-800-242-2740 • www.morsefarm.com 1168 County Road, Montpelier, Vermont Just 2.7 miles up Main St. from round about
We Morses are known for our ingenuity and hard work, but our syrup’s wonderful aroma is what we are most famous for. You see, there's nothing in the world that smells better than maple cookin'. We only make maple syrup in the springtime, but that wonderful aroma goes on year-round in our Morse Farm kitchen. Let our fine products fill your house with the natural wonder of maple, and a taste of Vermont.
Vermont Maple
Vermont Maple has been the standard by which all syrups are judged. We think you can taste eight generations of experience in Morse Farm products. Our syrup is 100% pure; a natural sweetener rich in minerals (calcium, potassium and iron), vitamins (B2,B5, B6, and niacin), and of course it’s fat-free!
What’s the difference between syrup grades? It’s all about the taste! True, there’s a difference in the syrup color between the grades, with lighter syrups being Grade A Golden and Grade A Amber, and darker syrups being Grade A Dark and Grade A Very Dark. However, ultimately, taste is what separates the grades, and the best way to decide which to get is to taste them for yourself! We invite you to stop by the Farm to sample them all, although if you’re unable to come the Farm for a taste use the chart provided which explains the differences between the grades.
Grades of Maple Syrup Grade A - Golden:
delightfully delicious, the pale golden color of a late winter's afternoon, Maple syrup at its finest.
Grade A - Amber:
(our most popular) distinctive in taste, and golden in color.
Grade A - Dark:
rich and mellow, with full maple flavor.
Grade A - Very Dark: full bodied and hearty, the cook's favorite.
Maple History Long before my people came to Vermont, our area was blessed with sugar maples, sugar weather and sugar mentality. Native Americans were making maple sugar hundreds of years ago through the long and arduous process of dropping superheated rocks into wooden containers of maple sap. This caused steam to waft away and sweet, natural maple sugar resulted. When the Morses arrived late in the Eighteenth Century, the Indians taught us the maple process.
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Maple sugaring has greatly evolved since those days and we now boil sap down to maple syrup instead of maple sugar, making a more universal product. The term “sugaring” has, however, never changed and we remain after seven generations, proud maple sugar makers.
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Vermont MAPLE SYRUP Item #’s with D indicate Dark
Golden UNITS
100% PUR E
Amber & Dark Very Dark
ITEM# ITEM# ITEM# PRICE
Gallon Half Gallon Quart Pint
– #102 #103 #104
#108/108D #109/109D #110/110D #111/111D
CASES ITEM#
4 Quarts 6 Pints 8 Half Pints
#105 #106 #107
#108DB #109DB #110DB #111DB
$56.95 $36.95 $22.95 $12.65
ITEM# ITEM# PRICE
#112/112D #113/113D #114/114D
#112DB #113DB #114DB
$82.60 $68.30 $57.25
2 Gallons either A Dark or A Very Dark $51.95 per Gallon 2 Half Gallons either A Dark or A Very Dark $33.95 per Half Gallon
ITEM# PRICE
Grading Sampler 4 bottles each Maple Leaf Bottle Grade A Amber
6.8 oz. 1.7 oz. 3.4 oz. 8.45 oz.
#128 #4241 #4242 #424
$11.95 $4.30 $6.95 $12.75
Case 6 Case 6 Case 6 Case 4
ITEM# PRICE
#128a #435 #4243 #434
$64.50 $23.95 $39.60 $47.50
All our maple leaf bottles of syrup are available in cases. Call 1-800-242-2740 or www.morsefarm.com
Maple Facts Old timers say that we get a run of sap for every day of January thaw. Most years we get a January thaw and its duration can be measured in one, two, or three days. The sugar season, which occurs mid March thru mid April always consists of one, two, or three runs. On the average, it takes 40 gallons of maple sap to make one gallon of pure maple syrup. We drill one tap hole in each of our maple trees which gives 10 gallons of sap in an average season. Four maple trees, each 40 to 200 years old, are needed to make one gallon of pure maple syrup in an entire season. Maple sap is 2% sugar and weighs 8.35 lbs. per gallon. Maple syrup is 66.9% sugar and weighs 11 lbs. per gallon. One gallon of maple syrup makes seven lbs. of maple sugar. Maple syrup contains 50 calories per Tablespoon. Corn syrup contains 60 calories per Tablespoon.
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MAPLE PRODUCTS
Burr's Maple Kettle Corn This is the world’s best popcorn made with maple syrup. We’ve been making it for 10 years and our rave reviews would fill a lifetime. For information on our red holiday bag, see page 15.
Trail Mix
ITEM #
PRICE
#460
$9.19
16 oz gift bag 6.6 oz bag 3 oz bag
#460A
$5.75
#460B
$3.40
DESCRIPTION
ITEM #
PRICE
NEW!
Add a little zing to your kettle corn with our new Trail Mix. Burr’s Famous Maple Kettle Corn with pretzel rods, miniature m&m’s and dried cranberries.
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DESCRIPTION
4 oz bag (not shown) #460Trail 7 oz bag #460TrailLg
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$4.95 $6.95
MAPLE PRODUCTS
Elliott's Pure Granulated Maple Sugar Elliott Morse makes this exquisite product by simply boiling pure maple syrup to a very high temperature. After it’s done, stirring (and maybe a touch of magic) turns it almost instantly from a bubbly mass to fine maple powder. Great for use on oatmeal and a host of other ways. DESCRIPTION
ITEM #
PRICE
16 oz bag 8 oz bag 4 oz bag
#129A
$15.95
#129C
$7.95
#129B
$4.95
Pure Maple Sugarcakes We boil our Grade A Delicate Maple Syrup to a higher temperature to make these fresh and delicious maple sugarcakes. Because of the process, they come out creamy and less sweet than their name implies. If you love maple, you’ll LOVE them. DESCRIPTION
10.4 oz /25 pieces
20.8 oz /50 pieces
ITEM #
PRICE
#250
$19.95
#251
$37.95
Fancy Candies
A 12-piece box of Fancy Pure Maple Candies. Made from Pure Vermont Maple Syrup. DESCRIPTION
ITEM #
PRICE
5.75 oz box
#122
$8.95
Maple Cream 8 oz. Jar
Only for those who want a preview of Heaven. Maple Cream is a pure maple delicacy, creamy textured and light flavored. You’ll love it! ITEM #
PRICE
#116
$11.95
#116A Case of 4
$45.50
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MAPLE PRODUCTS
Custom Gifts From wedding favors to corporate gifts, Morse Farm can personalize our maple products to fit your need. Small nips of syrup and pure maple candy are popular for wedding favors, family reunions and small company gatherings. Our 250 ml and 500 ml glass bottles of syrup can be etched with your company's logo for a delicious and lasting gift. Please call us at 800-242-2740 for a quote for your next special event!
Morse Farm Etched Glass
We've often been asked for our Robust Grade A Dark maple syrup in a beautiful glass bottle. We agree! Here it is, etched with the Vermont State House and Morse Farm logo. DESCRIPTION
250 ml
500 ml
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ITEM #
#4245
#4244
PRICE
$19.98 $29.98
FARM GIFTS
Dot's Favorite
Dot Morse (Burr's Mom) was a tremendous cook and she use to start every morning with pancakes for her hungry crew. Now you can get our 16.9 oz. cabin can of Grade A Amber Maple Syrup plus a 20 oz. bag of Morse Farm Buttermilk and Honey Pancake Mix. ITEM #
#135
PRICE
$24.95
Harry's Favorite
Harry Morse (Burr's dad) loved his pancakes and you will too, with our buttermilk and honey pancake mix. Couple a 20 ounce bag with a pint of Morse Grade A Amber Maple Syrup, rich taste and you have our "Harry's Favorite "gift pack. ITEM #
#134
PRICE
$22.95
Burr's Favorite
Burr gets his best inspiration for his writings when he starts his day with a hearty breakfast of Buttermilk and Honey Pancakes and a quart of Morse Farm Grade A Amber Maple Syrup. ITEM #
#135B
PRICE
$29.95
Tom's Favorite
Tom likes to keep those taste buds grooving, just like the music he plays. We’ve packed this gift box with spice! Morse Farm 16 ounce jar of Hot and Sweet Bread and Butter Pickles, 8 ounce venison summer sausage with jalapeno and cheese, 8 ounce Crowley Vermont Hot Pepper Cheese, 9 ounces of Hot Pepper Jelly, and a 7 ounce box of hearty round crackers. Dig in!
ITEM #
#136
PRICE
$34.50
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FARM GIFTS
Three Sweets Walked into a Jar Three of the finest sweets Vermont has to offer, all in one delicious package. Sweet and smooth Morse Farm Maple Cream in an 8 ounce jar, joined by 8 ounces of Fat Toad Farm Vermont Maple Caramel and 8 ounces of Maple Mudd Chocolate Peanut Butter topping. ITEM #
#137
PRICE
$34.50
Pitcher N Pint
Simple gifts say it all - a pint of Morse’s Grade A Amber pure Maple Syrup, shipped with a ceramic syrup pitcher (available in colbalt blue, Dijon yellow, hunter green and wine red) for the table. ITEM #
#119
PRICE
$29.95
Sweet and Savory
Perfect for holiday hosting, with a touch of Vermont. Sweet and Savory includes one half pint of Morse Farm Grade A Dark, Robust Taste, 7 ounce Vermont Smoke and Cure Summer Sausage, 8 ounce Crowley Garlic Cheddar and 9 ounces of Maple Wholegrain Mustard. ITEM #
#138 8
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PRICE
$31.50
FARM GIFTS
North Country Breakfast
Bring Vermont to the breakfast table! Our breakfast combination includes 1 pound of maple cured bacon, 28 ounce jars of homemade jam, a 10 ounce package of coffee, a 20 ounce bag of Morse buttermilk and honey pancake mix, and a pint of Morse Grade A Amber Maple Syrup, Rich Taste. A brilliant start to anyone’s day! ITEM #
#120
PRICE
$52.95
Maple Sampler This wonderful Vermont gift selection includes 1 pint of Morse Grade A Amber Maple Syrup, one 8 oz. block of sharp Cabot Cheddar Cheese, and an 8 oz. jar of Morse Maple Cream. Vermont maple and Vermont cheese...you simply can’t beat it. ITEM #
#115
PRICE
$35.95
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VERMONT SELECTIONS Here at Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks, we try very hard to sell only the best products in the world. We know our maple products fit that description because, well, we make them right here in our sugarhouse and maple kitchen. Although we put our heart and soul and eight generations of care into the maple products, we have to trust a few other folks with the cheese. Because of that, we choose to sell local Vermont cheese from folks who are our neighbors and, you know, here at Morse Farm we know we can trust our neighbors for the best quality cheese!
Cabot Sharp Cheddar Block (3lb)
This Sharp Cheddar, from Cabot Creamery Cooperative, has a good flavor, but up in the North Country is considered a milder cheese (8 month aging). ITEM #
PRICE
#223
$21.95
Cabot Private Stock Cheddar (Waxed, 3lb)
Private Stock is a beautiful cheese; lovely flavor, milky smooth texture, a melt-in-your-mouth cheese... in a size big enough to share. ITEM #
PRICE
#239
$27.95
Maple Cured Bacon from Vermont farms Bacon bubbling in a pan mingling with the smell of coffee brewing, mmmm... DESCRIPTION
1 lb. of sliced bacon
Burke Mountain Confectioners These chocolates are handcrafted with utmost care, incorporating the pure and simple flavors of Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom with the smoothest pure chocolates to create extraordinary confections. Here we offer three delightful truffles, each in 4 and 8 piece boxes. 10
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ITEM #
PRICE
#513
$12.95 Dark Chocolate, Maple, and Bourbon pure decadence!
VERMONT SELECTIONS
Morse Farm Preserves DESCRIPTION
ITEM #
Black Raspberry Preserves MFBLRASP Red Raspberry Preserves MFRASPPR Apricot Spread MFAPR Double Berry Spread MFRASPBLUE Rasp Rhubarb Spread MFRASPR Orange Marmalade MFORMAR
PRICE
$6.95 $6.95 $7.95 $7.95 $7.95 $6.95
What’s in a name? A Preserve is a classic jam, sweet and delicious. A Spread is the same yummy fruit, prepared without added sugar. And a Marmalade? That’s just a fancy way to say it’s made with citrus fruit. Enjoy a few of our Morse Farm favorites! 16 oz jar.
Maple Apple Drizzle
Macintosh Apples grown and picked fresh from New England, pure Vermont Maple Syrup, and spices are hand stirred to create this heavenly fruit topping. Pour over ice cream, pancakes and waffles, or stir into hot cereal and yogurt. Excellent sauce for pork and ham or to fill an acorn squash. 9 oz jar.
Blueberry Drizzle
NEW!
DESCRIPTION
ITEM #
Maple Apple Drizzle Blueberry Drizzle
PRICE
#516 DrizzleB
$6.95 $6.95
Pure Vermont Maple Syrup is hand stirred with blueberries for a summer berry taste any time of the year. Pour over ice cream, pancakes, waffles and cheesecake. Add flavor to hot cereal or yogurt. Blend with yogurt for a delightful smoothie. 9 oz jar.
Vermont’s own Fat Toad Farm Farmstead Goat’s Milk Caramel, alongside the flavor of maple, wrapped in a blanket of dark chocolate and topped with a pinch of sea salt and maple sugar. Words can not describe this truffle’s incredible taste!
Dark chocolate + Maple = An incredibly delicious pairing. Does it get any better?!
DESCRIPTION
ITEM #
Sweet Maple 4 piece Sweet Maple 8 piece Maple Bourbon 4 piece Maple Bourbon 8 piece Maple Caramel 4 piece Maple Caramel 8 piece
851 852 853 854 855 856
Price
$12.95 $25.95 $12.95 $25.95 $12.95 $25.95
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VERMONT SELECTIONS
Maple Kisses
A maple kiss, straight from Vermont! Also called taffy, this Gourmet Maple Taffy is made with real Maple Syrup. 7 oz. ITEM #
Kisses
PRICE
$4.50
Maple Peanut Brittle
This thin and delicate brittle is made with Pure Vermont Maple Syrup and loaded with nuts. It is also vegan, gluten-free, dairyfree, contain no artificial colors, artificial flavorings or preservatives. Packaged in boxes made from recycled materials. 8 oz. ITEM #
#718
PRICE
$11.95
Shipping Our shipping and handling charges will be based on ZIP Code and weight of your order. Our friendly staff will review this charge with you when you call. Call for information on corporate orders or with questions about our products. We use UPS ground service, unless you specify differently. Call for rates and quicker 12
deliveries, international orders, AK and HI orders, or any other special conditions. We are required by our carriers to package maple products in a special way to ensure safe and fresh delivery. Our rates reflect this special packaging. Examples of delivery time: 7 working days to CA, 5 working days to FL, 2 - 3 working days NJ.
Morse Farm • 1168 County Road Montpelier, Vermont 05602
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VERMONT SELECTIONS
Wooden Weather Stick
From the folks on Davis Hill, this Wooden Weather Stick will tell you what the weather is up to. If it’s favorable and nice, the stick will point to the sky; and when it looks like the elements are gonna kick up a fuss, the stick will point to the ground. We haven’t got an inkling as to how it works, but the “old timers” sure have faith in the twig so we’ll stick to our wise elders’ intuition. ITEM #
#594
PRICE
$5.98
Cookbooks Vermont Grade A Very Dark syrup adds depth of flavor to almost any recipe. Find delicious recipes from up north in these cookbooks, both with maple syrup and without. To substitute maple syrup for sugar, you should use 1/3 less maple syrup than the amount of sugar called for (for instance, use 2/3 cup maple syrup for 1 cup sugar) and decrease the wet ingredients by approximately 2 tbsp for every half cup of maple syrup added.
DESCRIPTION
Dishing Up Vermont VT Maple Festival Cookbook Official Vermont Maple Cookbook New England Open House
ITEM #
Price
# 997D
$19.95
#997VT
$14.95
#997G
$3.95
#997NE
$24.95
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BURR'S BOOKS
Musings from an old Vermonter
Folks stop at Morse Farm, at least the first time, to re-connect with the land and ‘the old ways’, and a sense of tradition. But they return to Morse Farm because of Burr Morse, not only for who he is but for his appreciation of over 200 years of the Morse family sugaring tradition. Burr makes us feel as though we too have a special attachment to the land and to Vermont. Lori & I enjoy him so much: he’s a good-hearted soul with a strong sense of his place in this world and on the land. Throw in that twinkle in his eye--especially after he’s told one of those whoppers--and it’s proof positive that Burr’s a Vermonter in the best sense of the word.
I must say that I really love reading your newsletters. You write in such a way that you draw me in, each and every time, transforming and transporting me to your world. Having read both your books, I find them therapeutic, endearing, and captivating. - Kim Stanton, Lake Forest, CA
Musings from an old Vermonter
Musings from an old Vermonter
Our friend Marialisa said it best:
SUGAR WORDS
Sugar Sugar Words Words:
Sugar Words
Burr Writer Stephen Morris Morse recently called Burr a “Renaissance Man, Green Mountain style”. And then there are the comparisons Musings from an old Vermonter to Will Rogers and Garrison Keillor, but Burr prefers accolades like “connoisseur of crop failures” or “artist with a chainsaw”. In his latest book, Sugar Words: Musings from an Old Vermonter, he masterfully blends bits and pieces of local history, folksy hearsay, and memories from sixty-plus years on the farm. 257 pages plus photo gallery. - Dave & Lori Sobelson, Portland, OR
Fascinating, as usual. I don’t know anyone else who has such a diverse and interesting background with the ability to paint a picture in words. - Mike McGovern, St. Albans, VT
- Dorothy Strouz, Houston, TX
Burr Morse
Thanks for brightening my day, I always look forward to every story. Your stories and thoughts make us laugh and sometimes touch my heart. And makes me homesick even though I’ve have never had the pleasure of living in Vermont.
ITEM #
#902
PRICE
$19.95
Golden Times:
Tales Through the Sugarhouse Window Golden Times nicely blends Burr’s tales with a peek at a few of his little secrets. Find out how his life began “like a drop of sap” and expanded to “full buckets” of the finest grade of maple syrup...“Golden Times” brings you back to less complicated and happier days. 175 pages plus photo gallery. ITEM #
#901 14
PRICE
$19.95
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“Burr Morse has a knack for telling tales - sometimes funny, sometimes poignant sometimes “tall” - in sound, clear, and straightforward prose. His love of Vermont, its landscape, its people, and - yes even the weather, shines through in a voice as authentic as the maple syrup he makes.”
SPECIALS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Peppermint Bark
Delightful cool bits of peppermint in layers of silky smooth white and milk chocolate - a holiday treat! DESCRIPTION
1/2 lb 1 lb
ITEM #
PRICE
#857 #858
$17.95 $32.95
Balsam Wreath
Heaven is surely adorned with the fragrance of Vermont balsam. You can have a small piece of heaven right at your home with one of our balsam wreaths. Twenty-two inches across, our wreaths are decorated with red berry clusters, cones and a red velvet bow. Our wreaths are so fresh...they stay green and fragrant even in the warmest climates! It’s perfect for your own front door or as a holiday gift. PRICE $23.45
Burr's Famous Maple Kettle Corn
in a 4 quart bag, festively packaged in a red gift bag and adorned with a sprig of fresh balsam, red berries, and a red ribbon. Makes a wonderful Christmas gift for anyone on your shopping list or even a tasty Christmas Eve treat for yourself.
Available for the Holiday Season.
ITEM #
#460C
PRICE
$13.95
Net Weight 16 oz
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North Country Breakfast
SEE PAGE 9 FOR MORE DETAILS.
We’ve put together a few of our favorite things to share with you. Enjoy, and we look forward to talkin’ with you real soon!
Welcome to the Morse Farm, folks!
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