how many grams in a tablespoon of maple sugar?

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• How much maple sugar should I sprinkle on a bowl of oatmeal?
  One tablespoon (about 9.75 g) is the standard finishing amount for a single bowl, the same volume most people would use for brown sugar. It dissolves into the steam within seconds and tastes noticeably more maple-forward than syrup at the same sweetness level. For thicker oats or steel-cut, two tablespoons isn't excessive.
• Can I use maple sugar instead of maple syrup on French toast?
  Yes, and the texture difference is the point. A tablespoon of sugar dusted across hot French toast melts into the surface without pooling or making the bread soggy — useful when you've topped it with fruit or yogurt and don't want syrup running everywhere. Two tablespoons covers a generous two-slice plate.
• How does maple sugar compare to brown sugar by the tablespoon?
  A level tablespoon of brown sugar runs about 12-13 g packed, versus 9.75 g for maple sugar — so maple sugar gives you slightly less sweetness per spoon. Flavor-wise, brown sugar leans molasses and caramel; maple sugar is cleaner and more woodsy. On a sweet potato or cinnamon roll glaze, they're functionally interchangeable by volume.

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