25 maple syrup recipes

Best maple syrup recipes

Easy American pancakes

Double raising agent (baking powder on top of self-raising flour) makes extra-fluffy American pancakes in this classic recipe, best served warm and drenched in maple syrup.

Maple pecan cookies

Celebrate the classic North American condiment in this easy cookie recipe. Dot with pecan nuts and serve with a cup of coffee for a moreish afternoon nibble.

Healthy carrot cake muffins

Thick greek yogurt is the key to these miraculous muffins, flavoured with orange zest, mixed spice and maple syrup.

Maple baked beans

Let the oven do all the work with this spicy one-pot dish inspired by Boston baked beans – they're perfect for stuffing into jacket potatoes or spooning over toasted sourdough.

Healthy banana bread

A healthy glug of maple syrup is the key to this wonderfully moist vegan banana bread, flavoured with both coconut oil and desiccated coconut.

Vegan pancakes

Serve a stack of these fluffy American-style vegan pancakes soaked in maple syrup for a gorgeous, plant-based brunch.

Salted maple brownies

How do you make brownies even better? Add sea salt and maple syrup of course! This recipe is really easy to make but looks impressive and delivers big flavours.

Parsnip and maple syrup cake

This impressive cake recipe is moist, delicious and easy to make. Make extra parsnip crisps to nibble with drinks.

Bagel french toast with maple butter

Check out this easy french toast recipe with cinnamon raisin bagels, boozy bourbon and sweet maple butter – perfect for an luxurious weekend brunch.

Maple and miso celeriac soup

Make the most of this root vegetable with a rich soup. White miso adds extra umami and balances the earthy celeriac and sweet maple syrup. Simply swap the double cream for a plant-based cream to make this vegan.

Pumpkin cake

Dotted with nuts and flavoured with maple syrup, this seasonal special (made with real pumpkin) is finished with a zesty soft cheese topping. Perfect for Halloween or Bonfire Night.

Vegan french toast

We've put a vegan twist on the brunch staple – the maple-cinnamon glaze helps crisp up the toast and caramelise the edges. Serve with yogurt and berries for a glorious start to your day.

Maple-pecan crumpet bread and butter pudding

Try our take on the British classic. We’ve jazzed up the recipe by using crumpets, pecans and gooey maple syrup.

Maple-glazed sausage blinis

Kick off a party with these easy canapés, turning cocktail sausages into impressive bite-sized party food.

Blueberry pancakes

Treat yourself to a stack of healthy blueberry-flecked cornmeal pancakes, flavoured with orange zest and maple syrup. Perfect for a lazy weekend brunch.

Maple syrup and smoked bacon scones

Scones for starters? Greg Marchand of Frenchie restaurant in Covent Garden gives us the secret to his light and fluffy scones infused with maple syrup and studded with smoked bacon.

Salted caramel pear cake

This impressive but easy layer cake is filled with spiced poached pears and pecans, and topped with a silky smooth salted maple caramel.

Sourdough pancakes

Make the most of left-over sourdough starter with a stack of fluffy pancakes, flavoured with brown butter and drizzled with maple syrup.

Pork medallions

Mix maple syrup with balsamic vinegar, chilli and garlic to make a glaze for this pork medallions recipe.

Maple-glazed gammon

This sweet maple-glazed gammon recipe is a clever update on a classic roast. Serve it with bittersweet roasted chicory and a fresh slaw to cut through the salt.

Maple profiterole stacks

Profiteroles filled with maple cream are deliciously sweet, making an impressive dessert.

Whisky-and-maple-roasted parsnips

Take your parsnips up a notch with a boozy hit of whisky and the sweetness of maple syrup.

Pumpkin pie

Make our easy pumpkin pie with maple cream for Thanksgiving or a dinner party dessert. This rich and creamy pud uses shop-bought pastry, making it a simple yet still impressive bake.

Maple-glazed cornbread with jumbo shrimp

Cornbread is a southern American classic. We've given it a twist with this recipe for maple-glazed cornbread with jumbo shrimp, charred corn and chilli tomato ragout.

Banana and chocolate cake

Chef Chris Gillard of London restaurant EartH Kitchen has created an impressive banana and chocolate cake. The addition of maple cream and crispy bacon transforms it into a delicious dessert.