Vermont Maple Syrup Recipes to Make Fantastic Desserts, and More!

Enjoy these fantastic Vermont maple syrup recipes! Enjoy with family and friends and be sure to visit and support Vermont sugar makers to keep the sap flowing and the tasty “Vermont Gold” being produced every year!

1. Maple Syrup Pancakes: Combine 1 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, and 2 tbsp maple syrup in a bowl. Mix until well combined, then cook spoonfuls of the batter on a griddle over medium heat until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook until both sides are golden brown. Serve with additional maple syrup.
2. Maple Syrup French Toast: Dip slices of bread in a mixture of 1 egg, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 tbsp maple syrup. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until both sides are golden brown. Serve with additional maple syrup, butter, and powdered sugar.
3. Maple Syrup Roasted Carrots: Preheat the oven to 425°F. Toss sliced carrots with 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 tbsp maple syrup. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.
4. Maple Syrup Baked Salmon: Preheat the oven to 400°F. In a small bowl, mix together 2 tbsp maple syrup, 2 tbsp soy sauce, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Place a salmon fillet in a baking dish and brush with the maple syrup mixture. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through.
5. Maple Syrup Roasted Nuts: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Toss a cup of nuts (such as almonds, pecans, or walnuts) with 2 tbsp maple syrup and a pinch of salt. Spread out on a baking sheet and roast for 10-12 minutes, or until fragrant and golden brown.
6. Maple Syrup Grilled Cheese: Spread 2 tbsp maple syrup on one side of each slice of bread. Place a slice of cheese between the slices of bread and press down gently. Heat a skillet over medium heat and place the sandwich in the skillet. Cook until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Maple Syrup Apple Crisp: Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, mix together 4 cups thinly sliced apples, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with a mixture of 1 cup oats, 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup butter, cut into small pieces. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
8. Maple Syrup Baked Beans: In a large pot, mix together 2 cups dried beans, 6 cups water, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup vinegar, 2 tbsp mustard, and 1 medium diced onion. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the beans are tender.
9. Maple Syrup BBQ Ribs: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp garlic powder. Place a rack of ribs in a baking dish and brush with the maple syrup mixture. Bake for 2 hours, or until the ribs are tender.
10. Maple Syrup Baked Oatmeal: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together 2 cups oats, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1 egg, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp salt.
11. Maple Apple Crisp: This easy dessert is made with sliced apples and a topping of oats, flour, butter, and maple syrup. To make the topping, mix together 1 cup of oats, 1/2 cup of flour, 1/2 cup of melted butter, and 1/2 cup of maple syrup. Spread the topping over the top of sliced apples in a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 30-40 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
12. Maple Bacon Cupcakes: These unique cupcakes are made with a maple syrup-flavored batter and topped with a maple syrup and bacon frosting. To make the cupcakes, whisk together 1 1/2 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking powder, and 1/2 tsp of salt. In a separate bowl, beat together 1/2 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, and 1 egg. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined. Divide the batter among muffin cups and bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. To make the frosting, beat together 1/2 cup of butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup of maple syrup until smooth. Stir in 1/2 cup of cooked and crumbled bacon. Spread the frosting over the cooled cupcakes and serve.

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