In honour of today being #NationalMapleSyrupDay, here are 11 awesome ways to enjoy maple syrup, aside from on your pancakes!

 

1. Popcorn
Upgrade popcorn with sweet maple syrup and smoky bacon.

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2. Scones
Chia seeds add fantastic texture to these fast breakfast pastries.

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3. Pie
Use maple syrup instead of molasses.Maple Shoo Fly Pie

 

4. Cocktails
For a fall take on an Old-Fashioned, add some dark amber syrup.

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5. Roasted Vegetables
Drizzle maple syrup over butternut and squash before roasting.

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6. Fajitas
Maple and bourbon works surprisingly well in chicken fajitas.

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7. Soup
You can make sweet and savory pumpkin soup with either maple sugar or maple syrup.

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8. Snack Mix
Maple syrup gives crunchy snack mix its sweetness while Thai curry paste adds terrific heat.

Maple-Soy Snack Mix

 

9. Bread Pudding
This sweet-savory breakfast bread pudding made with sausage and maple syrup is a fun twist on French toast.

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10. Granola
Top yogurt with this healthy maple granola featuring pecans and coconut flakes.

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11. Mousse
This amazing dessert is made with butternut squash, but fresh or canned pumpkin would also work well.

Harvest Mousse with Spiced Almond Tuiles

 

 

Happy National Maple Syrup Day!

 

 

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