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Everyone should keep a bottle of maple syrup in their pantry—and we're not talking about the fake stuff! That overly sweet breakfast syrup has nothing on the pure goodness of real maple syrup that comes straight from the sap of a maple tree. For starters, you can't have a stack of pancakes without a generous drizzle of maple syrup. It's cozy, nutty, and perfectly sweet. But there's so much more you can do with the sticky syrup. That's why we're tapping into (get it?) the best maple syrup recipes to put that maple flavor to good use.
Yes, it's a staple ingredient in many fall breakfast recipes—whether you stir it into a cozy bowl of oatmeal or drizzle it over your favorite French toast—but you might be surprised to learn that maple can be used in savory ways, too. It'll add a hint of sweetness to your turkey glaze or a side of roasted carrots and just wait until you pair it with bacon for the most scrumptious savory-sweet dinner rolls. Of course, there are tons of fall desserts made with maple syrup like the brown butter maple blondies and Ree Drummond's maple pecan pie topped with maple glaze. It's what "really seals the deal," she says. So, go ahead and grab the maple syrup (just make sure it's the real stuff), then try one of these sticky-sweet ideas.
Applesauce Cake with Brown Butter Maple Buttercream
This sheet cake is lightly spiced and perfectly moist, but it's the brown butter maple buttercream that really takes it over the top! Finish each slice with a walnut to really bring out the nuttiness from the maple syrup.
Get the Applesauce Cake with Brown Butter Maple Buttercream recipe.
Maple Rosemary Roast Turkey
The key to making a beautiful roast turkey for the holidays is all in the glaze. It's sweet and savory with seasonal flavors like rosemary, orange, and maple syrup.
Get Ree's Maple Rosemary Roast Turkey recipe.
Maple Bacon Butter Fan Rolls
The combination of maple and bacon is a match made in autumnal heaven! But these sticky-sweet and savory rolls use a secret hack that makes them easy: frozen bread dough!
Get the Maple Bacon Butter Fan Rolls recipe.
Candied Sweet Potatoes
These sweet potato slices are baked in a warm, spiced maple and bourbon glaze. Some might say the sweet flavor is better than candy!
Get the Candied Sweet Potatoes recipe.
Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts
Turn even the pickiest eaters into Brussels sprout lovers by adding crispy, smoky bacon and sweet maple syrup. It's a quick and easy hit!
Get the Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts recipe.
Maple Pecan Pie
If pecan pie weren't already perfect for your fall holiday occasions, just wait until you add maple syrup to the mix! It's used in both the pie filling and the maple glaze on top.
Get Ree's Maple Pecan Pie recipe.
Grilled Peaches
Before you try grilling peaches, be sure to brush the cut sides with maple syrup! They'll get sweet and caramelized with those pretty char marks. Then, just drizzle extra maple syrup over the top!
Get the Grilled Peaches recipe.
Whiskey-Maple Sundaes with Bacon
Bacon with ice cream might seem surprising, but the smoky breakfast side is actually candied using pure maple syrup. Add a maple-infused whiskey sauce and some chopped toffee bars for the ultimate chocolate sundae.
Get Ree's Whiskey-Maple Sundaes with Bacon recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Latte Overnight Oats
Nothing says fall quite like pumpkin and maple syrup! The two ingredients come together in this easy make-ahead breakfast that's both sweet and spiced.
Mulled Apple Cider
Ree has been making this homemade cider recipe for years. "I've always loved the addition of maple syrup," she says. Of course, you can also add a splash of rum to turn it into a fall cocktail.
Get Ree's Mulled Apple Cider recipe.
Maple Bacon Scones
This simple scone recipe is topped with a thick layer of maple glaze and crispy bacon. It's just like the kind Ree sells at The Merc!
Get Ree's Maple Bacon Scones recipe.
Maple-Glazed Carrots
To bring out the natural sweetness of carrots, this recipe uses a maple-butter glaze. It's perfectly balance with fresh thyme and roasted shallots.
Get Ree's Maple-Glazed Carrots recipe.
Homemade Cranberry Sauce
Instead of your typical white sugar, Ree uses maple syrup to give her cranberry sauce just the right amount of sweetness. It allows the tart cranberries to really shine!
Get Ree's Homemade Cranberry Sauce recipe.
Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce
Tender peaches and a buttery crumb topping make this dessert an all-time favorite. But just wait until you drench it in that maple cream sauce! You're really going to want to "let it flow," as Ree says.
Get Ree's Peach Crisp with Maple Cream Sauce recipe.
Baked Oatmeal
Wake up to a warm and comforting breakfast with this easy make-ahead oatmeal recipe. It has maple syrup and fresh berries baked right into it!
Get the Baked Oatmeal recipe.
Apple Cobbler
This sweet fall dessert with a biscuit topping is perfect for making after your annual apple picking trip. Just be sure to serve it up with a scoop of ice cream on top!
Get the Apple Cobbler recipe.
Brown Butter Maple Blondies
This bake sale treat is buttery, chewy, and downright delectable. The nutty maple glaze makes it sticky sweet.
Get the Brown Butter Maple Blondies recipe at Grandbaby Cakes.
Ultimate Winter Salad
This hearty salad is jam-packed with seasonal ingredients like roasted squash, apples, and candied pecans. It all comes together with a maple-infused mustard dressing that's easy to make.
Get the Ultimate Winter Salad recipe.
Maple Glazed Salmon
You can feel good about serving this sweet and sticky salmon recipe. It makes for a healthy weeknight dinner.
Maple Doughnuts
This recipe combines two breakfast favorites: maple syrup and homemade doughnuts! The morning treat is perfect for making during the autumn months.
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