4 delicious novel ways to use maple syrup

As delicious as it is soaked into your pancakes, maple syrup can be used just as effectively in other foods. Discover four new uses for Canada's natural sugar.

Maple syrup just doesn't get enough credit: yes, it's delicious with waffles, but there are so many other dishes that pair wonderfully with this sweet nectar! It's time to give maple syrup the credit it deserves.

We all know maple syrup is a staple on the breakfast table when it comes to pancakes and waffles, but what about everyday foods like oatmeal?

• A little drizzle of maple syrup on hot oats adds a lovely shot of natural sweetness.
• You could also try sweetening your smoothies with a dash. Maple flavour pairs especially well with banana drinks.

Baking

• The next time you're in the kitchen baking up a tasty loaf or a tray of muffins, considering subbing some (or all) of the sugar in your recipe for maple syrup. You'll get loads more flavour.

Yogurt

• Try sweetening a tub of plain or Greek yogurt with some syrup.

Cinnamon buns

• For a new twist on an old favourite, try pouring maple syrup, instead of cream cheese icing, over a tray of cinnamon buns while they're still hot.

Nuts

If you like snacking on nuts, try roasting them yourself to inject them with all-out maple flavour.

• Scatter raw nuts on a lined oven tray, then drizzle some maple syrup over them and ensure everything is coated.
• Add a sprinkle of salt and some cinnamon, and roast them in the oven for around 10 minutes, turning halfway through.

Maple syrup and bacon go well together, so why not take that further and introduce maple into your roast dinners?

• Try marinating pork chops or pork tenderloin in a combination of maple syrup, mustard, sesame oil, garlic and a touch of salt and pepper.
• Beef lovers will enjoy maple-glazed ribs, or you could add a dash of maple to your next batch of BBQ sauce.
• Even veggies can pack a punch with a little helping hand from maple syrup: try roasting vegetables like pumpkin, beets and sweet potato with a drizzle of maple syrup on top.

Maple and bourbon or rum are a perfect match when it comes to sweet and satisfying cocktails.

• If you're really adventurous and like to dabble in home brew, try making a maple-pear cider.

Maple is meant for so much more than pancakes and waffles. Try one of these ideas and you'll see how versatile the syrup is.

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