Maple syrup
Quebec produces 72% of the maple syrup sold on Planet Earth and 90% of the maple syrup sold in Canada. Maple syrup is a sugary concoction made from heated maple sap. The syrup is often used at breakfast to cover "crêpes" and "pain doré", and as a component of "fèves au lard". It can also be used to caramelize meats like ham, to stabilize the acidity of certain sauces and as a side for deserts like with "pouding-chômeur" or "Grands-pères au sirop d'érable". Finally, it is the main ingredient showcased during "" and in sugar shacks.