12 sweet maple syrup recipes

M.F.E.O; Made for each other. That’s how it goes with bacon and maple. They doll up a simple sweet potato and take it from pretty OK to wowzers! Get the recipe: Maple-Bacon Sweet Potatoes

It doesn’t get much sweeter (or patriotic) than this. Three little ingredients is all you need, no tree-tapping required. Get the recipe: Maple Fudge

Meat eaters and vegetarians alike can agree that this sweet grilled tofu offering is a solid 10/10. Get the recipe: Miso-Maple Tofu Kebabs

Parlez-vous French toast? Let your slow-cooker do all the work and wake up to this medley of egg-soaked bread (challah back, girl!) and thick-cut bacon in the morning. Don’t forget to douse it in the good stuff. Get the recipe: Maple-Bacon French Toast

The perfect combination of sweet and salty, a hardened maple syrup glaze gives these seeds a very satisfying crunch. Get the recipe: Cinnamon-Maple Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Two unlikely friends, parsnips (carrot’s sweeter cousin) and typically bitter Brussels sprouts get along just fine when tossed with olive oil, maple syrup and thyme. Be sure to snag all of those perfectly caramelized little bits on the pan. Get the recipe: Maple-Roasted Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts

This granola is super addictive—and we like it that way. It almost tastes like crumbled cookie, with good EVOO and thick maple syrup binding it together. Get the recipe: Maple-Olive Oil Granola

Syrup in soup? Yup. It actually helps to boost the carrot’s sweetness, while savoury thyme and grainy Dijon balance the bowl. Get the recipe: Maple Carrot Soup

Who can resist a good crumble? Tart apples and cranberries hang with sweet maple syrup under a toasted oat and pecan topping. Get the recipe: Maple Apple Cranberry Crumble

Brushing sweet potatoes with maple syrup just makes sense. Patience is the trick to these wedges: If you grill them over too high a heat, they will burn before they are tender. Tenting loosely with foil can help speed up the process. Get the recipe: Maple Sweet Potato Wedges

Maple syrup is the sweetener in this classic cup of cocoa. Get the recipe: Maple Hot Chocolate

Old-fashioned custard is made with simple ingredients: Eggs, milk and syrup to sweeten the pot. The result may be light and smooth, but the protein game is strong with this one. Get the recipe: Baked Maple Custard

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