Gnobby Gnome Maple Syrup - A Unique Small-Batch Maple Syrup from New York's Catskill Region

$19.95

Flavor Profile Golden – Light & Delicate Amber – Smooth & Balanced Dark – Rich & Full Very Dark – Bold & Intense

Gnobby Gnome Maple Syrup is a unique small-batch maple syrup from New York, handcrafted on our 40-acre property at the base of the Catskill Mountains, deep within what we’ve come to call GnomeWood Forest.

What makes it different starts in the woods. Our syrup comes from a mixed grove of trees, giving it a character all its own. The result is a one-of-a-kind flavor with notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and marshmallow. It is rich, smooth, and unlike ordinary maple syrup.

We make fewer than 200 bottles each year, and every step is done by hand (from collection to processing to bottling) in our sugar shack, hand-built from reclaimed wood from an old dairy barn in upstate New York.

Our process is just as distinctive as the flavor.

We begin by removing much of the water from the sap with reverse osmosis, then boil it partway into a rich concentrate and begin the caramelization. At that stage, minerals naturally begin to separate out as niter, also known as sugar sand.

Next, we cold-crash the concentrate for a week or more below 40 degrees F, a technique borrowed from cider making and small-batch fermentation. This allows the niter to settle slowly and gently by gravity so it can be removed before the final boil.

Then we decant the clarified concentrate back into the boiler and fire finish it. With most of the niter removed, the syrup boils more evenly, allowing deeper caramelization and the development of clean, nuanced, exceptionally smooth flavor.

This is not mass-produced syrup. It is a carefully refined, premium maple syrup made in very small batches by people who are willing to do extra work for better flavor.

Small Batch. Cold Crashed. Fire Finished.

Taste the difference in a syrup made with patience, craft, and a process that simply does not make sense at industrial scale – but makes all the difference in the bottle. It makes the perfect gift.

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Maple syrup is heavy, and shipping one bottle costs nearly as much as shipping two. If you're ordering online, we recommend ordering 2 or 3 bottles at a time to get the best value from your shipping cost. Planning a larger order of 4 or more bottles? We'd love to help! Contact us through our Contact page before ordering and we'll find the most cost-effective shipping option to your door.

250 ml of pure maple syrup (no additives)
Special no-drip pouring spout
Easy screw-on cap

250 ml bottle

Special no-drip pouring spout so you don’t waste a single drop.

Bottle dimensions: 2 inches diameter by 9.5 inches tall.

Weight of bottle and syrup: 560 grams

Highlights:
• Unique flavor notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and marshmallow
• Crafted from a mixed grove of trees for a one-of-a-kind character
• Fewer than 200 bottles produced each year
• Collected, processed, and bottled by hand
• Made on our 40-acre property in New York’s Catskill Region
• Small Batch. Cold Crashed. Fire Finished.

What makes Gnobby Gnome Maple Syrup unique?

Gnobby Gnome Maple Syrup is crafted in very small batches on our 40-acre property at the base of New York’s Catskill Mountains. Our syrup comes from a mixed grove of trees, which gives it a flavor profile all its own, with notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and marshmallow. We also use a unique cold-crashing step in our process that helps us create a smoother, cleaner finished syrup.

What does “Cold Crashed and Fire Finished” mean?

After concentrating the sap, we refrigerate it for a week or more before the final boil. This step, borrowed from our cider-making days, is called cold crashing. It gives niter, also known as sugar sand, time to settle naturally using gravity. We then carefully decant the concentrate and return it to the fire for the final finishing boil. This extra step helps remove sediment gently and allows the final caramelization to develop with a cleaner, smoother flavor.

Why do you cold crash the syrup?

Cold crashing is our way of using time and gravity as part of the refining process. Instead of relying only on filtration during the final stages, we allow niter to settle out naturally before the last boil. This helps reduce sediment in the finished syrup and is one of the unique steps that sets Gnobby Gnome Maple Syrup apart.

What is niter?

Niter, sometimes called sugar sand, is a natural mineral sediment that forms during maple syrup production. It comes from minerals in the sap, such as calcium and other naturally occurring compounds. It is completely natural, tasteless, and harmless.

Why are there small crystals at the bottom of my bottle?

You may occasionally notice a few tiny crystals or sediment stuck to the bottom of the glass. This is usually a small amount of leftover niter. It is natural, tasteless, and harmless. Because sap chemistry changes from year to year based on weather and climate, some seasons produce more niter than others.

Does the flavor change from year to year?

Yes, a little. Maple syrup is an agricultural product, and each season is shaped by the weather, the sap, and the trees themselves. That means each batch can have slight natural variation. Even so, Gnobby Gnome Maple Syrup is known for its rich, smooth flavor and its signature notes of vanilla, butterscotch, and marshmallow.

What maple syrup grade is this?

Maple syrup sold commercially is classified into four grades based on color. These grades are required for sale and range from lighter to darker syrups. Our syrup typically falls between Amber and Dark in most years. No matter where a batch lands in that range, it still carries the same distinctive Gnobby Gnome flavor profile. Use the "Flavor Profile" variation to select a grade. Honestly, you can't go wrong with any of them.

Does darker syrup mean better syrup?

Not necessarily. Maple syrup grades describe color, not quality. Lighter syrups are often more delicate, while darker syrups tend to have a fuller, deeper maple character. We focus on producing a syrup with exceptional balance, smoothness, and flavor, not chasing a single shade.

How much do you make each year?

We make fewer than 200 bottles in most years. Because we are a very small-batch producer, we can take extra time with every step, from collection through bottling.

Is everything really done by hand?

Yes. Our syrup is collected, processed, and bottled by hand on our property. Being a small producer allows us to handle each batch with a level of care that would not make sense at industrial scale.

Why is your syrup more expensive than grocery-store syrup?

Gnobby Gnome Maple Syrup is made in very small quantities using a premium, labor-intensive process. We use extra steps, including cold crashing, that take more time but help create a cleaner, smoother, more nuanced syrup. This is not commodity syrup. It is a crafted, limited-batch product.

How should I store my syrup?

For best quality, store unopened syrup in a cool, dark place. After opening, refrigerate it.

What can I use this syrup on?

It is excellent on pancakes, waffles, French toast, oatmeal, yogurt, ice cream, roasted vegetables, cocktails, and in baking. Many customers also enjoy it as a finishing syrup for cheese boards, desserts, and special breakfasts.

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There once was a syrup so rare,
from Catskill-grown maples with care.
Cold-crashed till niter fell,
then fire-finished well,
with butterscotch notes in the air.

Every item you’ll find here is imagined, designed, beta-tested, and made by us — right in our own little workshop. We don’t buy things to resell; we create them from scratch, one small batch at a time. Each piece is built, hand-finished, and assembled with care before it makes its way to you. Every piece carries its own subtle character — a blend of digital precision and human touch that makes each one uniquely yours.

Every now and then, we come across something out in the wild that’s simply too clever to ignore — something beautifully simple that deserves a second look. When that happens, we can’t resist rolling up our sleeves and tweaking it just a little, refining proportions, smoothing details, or adding our own finishing touches. In those cases, we proudly credit the original maker and share what we’ve changed, because great ideas deserve both gratitude and evolution.

Many of our products are patented, and most are trademarked — the result of months of invention, iteration, and a deep love of making things that didn’t exist before. When you purchase from Gnobby Gnome Whatnots™, you’re not just buying a product — you’re supporting a maker’s dream, and taking home something you won’t find anywhere else.

Our goal is for every customer to be completely satisfied with their purchase. If something isn’t right, please reach out to us — we truly care about every one of our customers and will do our best to make it right.

Our growth has always come from word of mouth and happy customers, so your satisfaction means a lot to us. Please contact us so we can work with you directly to resolve the issue quickly and personally.

We do our best to ship every order as quickly as possible. If your item is in stock, it will ship right away. If not, we’ll build it for you — each piece is made in the order it’s received. Our small workshop team works carefully and efficiently to ensure every product meets our quality standards before it leaves the door.

Once your order ships, you’ll receive a confirmation email. Delivery times vary by location, but rest assured we’re working hard to get your order to you as soon as we can.