14 Creative Maple Syrup Recipes That Will Add a Sweet Twist to Any Meal
Maple syrup isn’t just for pancakes—it’s the perfect addition to so many dishes! These 14 creative recipes showcase how this sweet, rich ingredient can elevate everything from savory meals to decadent desserts. Whether you’re adding it to a glaze, or incorporating it into baked goods, these recipes will show you just how versatile maple syrup can be. Get ready to add a sweet twist to every meal with these irresistible ideas!
Canadian Butter Tarts
A rich dessert with rich roots that has stood the test of time, these Canadian Butter Tarts are a total classic! A maple syrup custard filling in buttery tart shells makes for a tasty handheld treat.
Maple Candied Yams
Maple candied yams feature tasty yams or sweet potatoes tossed in warm spices, maple syrup, crumbled bacon, and chopped pecans! In just 30 minutes, you’ll be sitting down to enjoy this delectable dish! Perfect for Thanksgiving, these yams will be a hit with your entire family!
Maple Brown Sugar Bacon
Maple Brown Sugar Bacon has the perfect combination of sweet, savory, crispy and spicy. Easy to make and seriously delicious, this nutty and candied bacon is the most addictive appetizer or snack. Also perfect for brunch!
Maple Balsamic Glazed Skillet Chicken
This easy to make golden brown skillet chicken is coated in the most delicious savory sweet maple-balsamic glaze. This skillet chicken breast recipe is made in one skillet in less than 30 minutes.
Peameal Bacon Sandwich
This Peameal Bacon Sandwich is the best breakfast sandwich! It features Canadian Bacon caramelized in real maple syrup, topped with an egg, cheese, avocado, and mayonnaise. Need I say more?
Maple Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Crumble Topping
Maple Coffee Cake is an easy cake recipe using real maple syrup and pancake mix for a quick and easy breakfast cake recipe.
Easy Maple Bacon Donuts
Made with refrigerated canned biscuits instead of fussing with yeast, this easy maple bacon donut recipe will have you enjoying soft donuts coated in an indulgent maple glaze topped with crispy bacon in less than 30 minutes!
Fast and Easy Maple Cookies
These maple cookies are literally heaven on a plate. They have the perfect taste of maple– not overpowering but definitely not negligible. The dough can be made in 10 minutes, there is no resting period, and the cookies bake for about 10 minutes in the oven. Can you think of anything more perfect in these beautiful fall months? I sure can’t!
Maple Cinnamon Cookies
These Maple Cinnamon Cookies are soft, chewy, and delicious! The warm flavors of maple, cinnamon, and brown sugar are perfect for the season! The finishing touch is the maple vanilla glaze, which I suggest you apply with abandon!
No-Bake Cheesecake Greek Yogurt Cups
These No-Bake Cheesecake Greek Yogurt Cups feature a classic graham cracker base, topped with homemade cheesecake flavored Greek yogurt filling. Portion into mason jars for make-ahead friendly single serve desserts anytime!
Maple Ice Cream with Pecans
This creamy maple ice cream with pecans may become your new fall (or even year-round!) favorite treat. Basically a creamy vanilla ice cream flavored with real maple syrup, this recipe will knock your chilly-weather fuzzy socks off.
Pumpkin Croissant Bread Pudding
Pumpkin Croissant Bread Pudding is warm, gooey, and packed with pumpkin spice flavor! This dessert is perfect for fall and has a decadent maple glaze to top it all off!
Sesame Noodle Salad
This Sesame Noodle Salad is refreshingly light and packed with fresh crunchy rainbow veggies. The flavorful sesame dressing is so good you will want to lick the bowl! Serve this as a yummy side with dinner or enjoy as a main (and you can add some protein if you desire!)
Maple Cheesecake
You read the title correctly, Candied Bacon Maple Cheesecake. Candied Bacon, a gingersnap crust and Maple Cheesecake. Bacon on a cheesecake?