This versatile ingredient adds unbelievable flavour to sweet and savoury recipes. Bonus: It's Canadian (!) and is a natural, minimally refined alternative to sugar and corn syrup.
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25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple-Glazed Doughnut Bundt Cake
This moist cake tastes like a blend of two of our country's most-loved doughnut flavours: sour cream and maple-glazed.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple-Glazed Squash and Sausages
Tangy mustard, sweet maple syrup and robust rosemary make the perfect flavour combination for baked squash wedges. To add a little kick, use spicy Italian sausages instead of the mild ones.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Chard and Apple Salad With Bacon Vinaigrette
Do you know what takes a salad from just OK to outstanding? Cheese and bacon. This indulgent salad is sweet and salty, with the perfect amount of tanginess. If you would like to make the dressing ahead of time, warm it up before pouring it over the greens to make sure they wilt.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Brined Maple Mustard Pork Chops
Brining is a super-easy make-ahead solution that adds flavour and prevents meat from drying out, so it's great for pork. We've used boneless pork loin chops for easier slicing.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple Whisky Pudding With Maple Pecans
This dessert sings with the all-Canadian taste of real maple syrup. Each serving is topped with crunchy maple pecans (add a dollop of whipped cream, if you like) for a decadent dessert.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple Fudge
This classic recipe for dense candy- shop fudge will be an instant family favourite. It's essential to have an accurate candy thermometer, because if it's only a few degrees off, you may have difficulty getting the right texture.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple-Mustard Chicken Thighs with Lemon-Broccoli Couscous
Simple pantry ingredients make a flavourful sweet-and-sticky glaze for juicy chicken thighs. Feel free to use frozen broccoli for the couscous, if that's what you have on hand. (Psst, it's cheaper than fresh broccoli, and precut florets will cut down on prep time.)
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Power Waffles and Fruit
Finding a breakfast that gives you a boost and keeps you going until lunch can be tricky. These whole grain waffles made with protein-rich Greek yogurt and topped with nutritious berries and more yogurt will start the day off right.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple Sandwich Cookies
Three forms of maple add just the right amount of sweetness to these simple cookies. Maple sugar is available in the baking aisles of large grocery stores or in gourmet food shops. Use leftover maple sugar to flavour coffee and oatmeal or in place of white sugar in selected dessert recipes.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Fluffy Oatmeal Pancakes
Oat flour has a mild, slightly sweet and nutty flavour that makes these pancakes a satisfying breakfast. Find oat flour in health food stores or make your own.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple Shortbread
Canada, meet your new favourite cookie. We've done our country's iconic flavour justice by adding maple to the flaky cookie dough, then topping them off with a syrupy glaze.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Crispy Maple Coconut Tuiles
These beautiful cookies make for an elegant holiday gift. Bake them in small batches, keeping a watchful eye so they don't brown too quickly. To achieve the delicate curved shape, drape the cookies over a rolling pin while still warm.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Sugar Shack Crêpes with Ham and Eggs
When you're at the deli counter, ask for the ham to be sliced slightly thicker than regular sandwich thickness. The chives tend to sink to the bottom of the crêpes, so roll them chive-side-out for a pretty presentation.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple Mincemeat Turnovers
Maple syrup and maple-flavoured whisky liqueur bring a touch of Canada to this holiday classic. Individual turnovers make for easy entertaining. Freeze the unbaked turnovers and bake them straight from the freezer. If maple-flavoured whisky is unavailable, you can substitute brandy.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple Pots de Crème
This indulgent maple-infused custard is made even sweeter by adding a seasonal buttery pear topping. To ensure that the custard is set in time for dessert, make the pots de creme well in advance of your guests' arrival.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Creamy Maple Mustard Basting Sauce
This mild sauce is not only excellent for basting, but it's also delicious to serve at the table for dressing up any grilled mains. It pairs well with pork, chicken or fish.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple Walnut Butter
Soaking walnuts in water overnight rids them of any bitter aftertaste. This butter may appear dry, but don't worry -- it is extremely smooth and creamy, and spreads very easily.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple Buttermilk Grilled Chicken
Mix it up by using a variety of white and dark meat so that they all get their favourite pieces. Be sure to cut chicken breasts in half crosswise, through the bone, to make them more similar in size to the thighs and drumsticks.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Slow Cooker Whisky-Glazed Ribs
Slow-cooked then quickly finished on the grill, sweet and sticky glazed ribs are guaranteed to impress your guests. Pork side ribs are also called St. Louis–style ribs, but back ribs are equally delicious.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Cedar-Planked Salmon with Maple-Mustard Glaze
Grilling the salmon on water-soaked cedar planks infuses it with a delightfully smoky taste, plus the sauce gives it a golden glaze. If you can't do this outside, bake it on planks in a 425°F (220°C) oven for about 12 minutes.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Maple-Mustard Pork Fajitas
A sticky maple syrup glaze on the pork makes these loaded fajitas slightly sweet and a favourite among kids. Save yourself some prep work by arranging the toppings on a platter and letting everyone assemble their own at the table.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Pumpkin Pie Granola
The warm, heady spices of pumpkin pie shine through in this crisp, golden granola. If you close your eyes, it's kind of like eating pie for breakfast!
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Coconut Date Breakfast Cookies
These wholesome cookies are great not only as an on-the-go breakfast but also as a midday snack. Dates are a source of protein and iron, giving you the energy you need to get through a busy day. And when puréed into paste form, they add natural sweetness and moisture to baked goods.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Best Maple Butter Tarts
Make your own delectable custardy tarts instead of buying them. We've subbed in the very Canadian ingredient maple syrup for the more common corn syrup. Plus, we've included variations on the classic, with chocolate and pecans instead of raisins.
25 sweet and savoury maple syrup recipes
Cherry-Berry Bannock Shortcakes with Maple Toffee Sauce
This twist on strawberry shortcake uses sweetened mini versions of bannock, a traditional aboriginal bread, in place of the usual biscuits. The maple-kissed toffee sauce adds an extra Canadian touch.
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