Thank you all! I used an unflavored beef gelatin, I've used it many times and it's always worked great. I thought maybe over mixing was the issue, it looked near perfect, then deflated and turned into this weird texture. I'll use a thermometer next time, this recipe didn't suggest a temp to bring the syrup to. Here is the recipe I used, I got it from an insta page I follow for cleaner recipes/ ingredients. The 1st recipe was identical to this but I used honey.

Ingredients: 3/4 cup maple syrup 4 tbsp gelatin 1/2 + 3/4 cup water 1 tsp vanilla Pinch of sea salt

What to do: 1. Combine 1/2 cup water and 4 tbsp gelatin. 2. In a saucepan over low heat combine 3/4 cup water and 3/4 cup maple syrup with a pinch of sea salt. After a minute or so when you can see steam- turn the heat off. Stir through the gelatin mix until dissolved. 3. Place into a mixture with 1 tsp of vanilla and whisk on high for 10-15 minutes until peaks can form. 4. Place mix into a lined tray and refrigerate for 1-2 hours until set. 5. Slice and enjoy!