Sweet maple syrup is a natural gift from trees. And yet most of us rarely go beyond using if for anything other than pancake topping. Thankfully cooking with maple syrup in sweet and savory ways is easy.
If you’ve tapped maple trees or came across a good deal on real maple syrup, try your hand at a few new recipes using maple syrup this year.
While I haven’t tested it, I’m willing to bet that any syrup would be great in these recipes so don’t be shy in substituting birch syrup or whatever other syrup you make on your homestead.
[mailerlite_form form_id=8]The recipes below are amazing but don’t forget that maple syrup can often be substituted for sugar in your own recipes.
Cereals
Whether for breakfast, snacking, or putting on top of things like yogurt homemade cereals are a great way to use maple syrup for flavor and sweetness.
Applesauce Peanut Butter Granola
Lightly sweet and crunchy applesauce peanut butter granola is a great breakfast cereal, snack, yogurt topping and more.
Candied Apple Hot Breakfast Cereal
Candied apple hot breakfast cereal is a filling and naturally sweet breakfast perfect for those rushed mornings.
Hearty Cinnamon Oatmeal
Because sometimes quick and easy is exactly what the morning needs and when it's also warm and hearty it can start the day off just right.
Bread & Muffins
Adding maple syrup to breakfast breads is an easy way to get a maple syrup kick without having to make pancakes. Many of these can be made ahead of time too for quick on-the-go mornings.
Pumpkin Maple Muffins
Bake up some fall flavor with these moist pumpkin maple muffins topped with a crunchy and spiced cardamom oat streusel topping.
Maple Bacon Scones
Whip up an impressive and easy breakfast with these maple bacon scones.
Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Bars
Power busy mornings with these quick & easy Pumpkin Oat Breakfast Bars packed full of healthy and flavorful ingredients sure to satisfy.
Maple Chocolate Zucchini Donuts
Can you ever have too many recipes for zucchini in the summer garden season? Include zucchini in donuts with this delicious recipe.
Maple Hazelnut Butterhorn
Sweet and airy these yeasted sweet rolls are perfect for breakfast and brunch.
Gluten-free Maple Donuts
There's no reason for anyone to skip out on the sweet maple breakfast treat now and then. Gluten-free folks can have homemade donuts too:
Korean Hotteok
A yeasted dough filled with nuts and spice that is lightly fried and served with a maple dipping sauce.
Main Dishes
While maple syrup is indeed sweet it also compliments many savory dishes well.
Easy Maple Ham Glaze Recipe
Traditional and always delightful for big family feasts and weeknight meals alike.
Maple Chicken & Potatoes Skillet Supper
Cook up this simple but filling meal right in your cast iron skillet.
Maple Salmon Recipe
The fish gets marinated in maple syrup and then sauced for delightful full flavor.
Paleo Maple Lime Chicken
Juicy and delicious for any night of the week.
Side Dishes
The sweetness of maple syrup goes delightfully well with many vegetables while also adding depth of flavor.
Slow Cooker Maple Acorn Squash Recipe
Cook up this easy and tasty side dish in the slow cooker.
Smokey Maple Roasted Chickpeas - vegan & gluten free ActiFry recipe!
A crunchy and protein packed side dish or snack.
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Delicious without being sickly sweet.
Maple Baked Beans
Frugal and filling alongside any meal or a meal by itself
Healthy Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Yes, you can put maple syrup on your salad and still keep it savory and healthy
Cakes
Whether you need something fancy for a birthday celebration or something simple for a weeknight sweet, maple syrup makes for wonderful cakes.
Chicory Chocolate Cupcakes with Chicory Cream Cheese Frosting
Turn basic cupcakes into something special, with these easy to make chicory chocolate cupcakes with chicory cream cheese frosting.
Maple Cake with Maple Streusel
A beautiful and delicious layer cake perfect for celebrations of all kinds.
Maple Parsnip Cake with Sweet Potato Frosting
The combination of sweet fall vegetables and dark maple syrup make this cake truly a delight.
Cookies
Cookies full of maple syrup are a great way to give home tapped syrup as gifts and generally freeze well for those nights when dessert is needed in a hurry.
Apple Peanut Butter Cookies
Gluten-free apple peanut butter cookies are full of flavor without using refined sugar and are a treat you can feel good about eating and serving.
Pumpkin Coconut Macaroons
Pumpkin Coconut Macaroons are a delicately sweetened gluten-free and vegan fall-inspired cookie sure to soothe the sweet tooth and please a crowd.
Maple Oat Biscotti
Crunchy and hearty these are perfect for having with tea or coffee.
Maple Shortbread
Sweet and buttery cookies that are gluten-free and come with a vegan option
Spiced Maple Cookies
These are the perfect gluten free and vegan cookies to tuck into care packages and lunch boxes.
Candies & Snacks:
Whether looking for something sweet or salty or some combination of the two, these recipes featuring maple syrup are sure to satisfy your urges.
Salted Maple Candied Pecans
The perfect crunchy snack that is both salty and sweet. Share on buffet tables or stick jars into gift baskets.
Maple Popcorn
Switch up movie night with this lightly sweetened maple popcorn recipe.
Coconut Oil Fudge - Easy, Delicious, No Cooking Required!
Naturally sweetened fudge that is perfect for all those holiday gifts and quick dessert needs.
Miscellaneous Desserts
Because maple syrup goes well in every kind of dessert not just baked goods.
Pumpkin Custard Cups
A gluten-free creamy and comforting fall dish that everyone will love.
Maple Pumpkin Pie
There is something extra delicious about the maple syrup & pumpkin combination and this pie comes in dairy free and gluten free for folks with allergies.
Chocolate Chia Pudding Pops With Bananas
A sweet frozen treat for those hot summer days that you can feel good about giving.
Glazed Maple Apple Pie
A twist on the traditional, perfect for fall feasts.
Maple Pecan Squares
Because one can never go wrong with the combination of nuts and maple syrup.
Drinks
Give those drinks a sweet and flavorful twist by using maple syrup instead of sugar.
Maple Macchiato
Coffeehouse drink made frugally and naturally at home.
Maple Lemonade
Give that summer refreshment a tasty, naturally sweetened twist.
Camilla Hawkins
Wednesday 19th of December 2018
Loving all these maple syrup themed recipes, thank you so much for including mine:-)
Lisa from Iroquois
Tuesday 8th of March 2016
Enjoying browsing the maple recipes. We are on the verge of sugaring off season here in Southern Ontario so very timely. One of the links is wrong - maple pumpkin custard under the desserts leads to an oatmeal recipe.
Homespun Seasonal Living
Tuesday 8th of March 2016
I'm so glad to know the recipes might come in handy for you! Enjoy. I fixed the incorrect link, too. Thanks for letting me know.
Marcie
Wednesday 2nd of March 2016
I lost you for a while, Kathy... but tracked you down again. I blog at Quietcountryhouse.blogspot.com, formerly as Aisling, though I have recently published a book under my real name so went public as Marcie on my blog too. I am glad you are still blogging and living the simple life. Me too!
Homespun Seasonal Living
Thursday 3rd of March 2016
Congrats on the book! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello.