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Maple Magic: 37 Recipes That Use Syrup in Surprising Ways

Maple syrup lovers rejoice! This collection features sweet and savory recipes that showcase the versatility of maple syrup. From breakfasts like spiced pear oatmeal to desserts like maple walnut pie, and even dinner options like maple mustard chicken, there’s something for every craving.

Explore fall-inspired dishes like roasted sweet dumpling squash or kale butternut squash salad, or try fun snacks like cinnamon crunch chickpeas. And don’t miss indulgent treats like Applebee’s Maple Butter Blondie or bacon-wrapped Brussels sprouts for unforgettable flavors.

These recipes are easy to make and packed with warmth, sweetness, and a touch of elegance. Find your favorite and bring a little maple magic to your table!

Applebee’s Maple Butter Blondie

Applebee’s Maple Butter Blondie. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Recreate Applebee’s famous dessert at home with chewy white chocolate walnut blondies, topped with a rich maple brown sugar sauce for a decadent treat.
Get the Recipe: Applebee’s Maple Butter Blondie

Banana Nut Bread with Maple Syrup and Pecans

Banana Nut Bread with Maple Syrup and Pecans. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

Overripe bananas turn into a moist, flavorful bread with pecans and a hint of maple syrup, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Get the Recipe: Banana Nut Bread with Maple Syrup and Pecans

Maple Blueberry Crisp

Maple Blueberry Crisp. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Juicy blueberries coated in maple syrup are topped with a crunchy oat-almond crumble and baked to golden perfection for a warm, fruity dessert.
Get the Recipe: Maple Blueberry Crisp

Kale Butternut Squash Salad

Kale Butternut Squash Salad. Photo credit: Vanilla Bean Cuisine.

Baby kale, roasted squash, hazelnuts, dried cherries, and goat cheese come together in a maple vinaigrette, topped with crispy bacon for a flavorful salad.
Get the Recipe: Kale Butternut Squash Salad

Easy Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal Bar

Easy Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal Bar. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Wholesome oats, apples, warm spices, and maple syrup are baked into portable bars, perfect for breakfast or snacking on busy mornings.
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal Bar

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup (easy, gluten free, vegan)

Spicy Sweet Potato Soup (easy, gluten free, vegan). Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Creamy sweet potato soup with warm spices, coconut milk, and maple syrup creates a velvety, flavorful bowl perfect for chilly days.
Get the Recipe: Spicy Sweet Potato Soup (easy, gluten free, vegan)

Easy Maple Walnut Pie

Easy Maple Walnut Pie. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

A buttery crust filled with walnuts and a maple syrup mixture creates a sweet, nutty dessert that’s ideal for holidays or any special occasion.
Get the Recipe: Easy Maple Walnut Pie

Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream

Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream. Photo credit: Walking On Sunshine Recipes.

Light pumpkin mousse topped with fluffy maple whipped cream is a quick and easy fall dessert perfect for any gathering.
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Mousse with Maple Whipped Cream

Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Maple Bacon Cupcakes. Photo credit: Baking Beauty.

Sweet maple cupcakes topped with maple buttercream and crispy bacon for a deliciously sweet and salty treat.
Get the Recipe: Maple Bacon Cupcakes

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Roasted Brussels sprouts with maple syrup and bacon make a savory-sweet side dish perfect for fall meals.
Get the Recipe: Maple Bacon Brussels Sprouts

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers

Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

These grilled chicken skewers wrapped in bacon are glazed with a sweet and spicy maple sriracha sauce, making them a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Chicken Skewers

Maple Bacon Broccoli Salad

Maple Bacon Broccoli Salad. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

Fresh broccoli, maple syrup, cranberries, walnuts, and crispy bacon come together for an easy and flavorful autumn salad.
Get the Recipe: Maple Bacon Broccoli Salad

Maple Dijon Chicken Breast

Maple Dijon Chicken Breast. Photo credit: Blackberry Babe.

This skillet-cooked chicken breast is coated in a tangy maple mustard glaze for a quick, flavorful dinner.
Get the Recipe: Maple Dijon Chicken Breast

Air Fryer Maple Dijon Brussels Sprouts

Air Fryer Maple Dijon Brussels Sprouts. Photo credit: The Creative Bite.

Crispy Brussels sprouts tossed with a maple Dijon glaze and toasted pecans make a sweet and savory air fryer side dish.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Maple Dijon Brussels Sprouts

Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken

Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Maple mustard-glazed chicken breasts are roasted with Brussels sprouts, squash, and cranberries for a one-pan fall-inspired meal.
Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken

Maple Peach Bread

Maple Peach Bread. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This grain-free bread made with almond and coconut flours features maple roasted peaches for a sweet summer treat.
Get the Recipe: Maple Peach Bread

Blackberry Smoothie

Blackberry Smoothie. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

A refreshing smoothie with blackberries, banana, Greek yogurt, and a hint of maple syrup for sweetness and protein.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Smoothie

Air Fryer Pineapple

Air Fryer Pineapple. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Golden, caramelized pineapple roasted in the air fryer with maple syrup and cinnamon makes a quick, healthy dessert.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Pineapple

Maple Mustard Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Maple Mustard Air Fryer Frozen Salmon. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Frozen salmon cooks to perfection in the air fryer with a simple maple mustard glaze, perfect for a quick dinner.
Get the Recipe: Maple Mustard Air Fryer Frozen Salmon

Whipped Pumpkin Ricotta Dip

Whipped Pumpkin Ricotta Dip. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Pumpkin, ricotta, spices, and maple syrup combine into a sweet, creamy dip, perfect for serving with fruit, cookies, or crackers.
Get the Recipe: Whipped Pumpkin Ricotta Dip

Sweet & Spicy Indian Chicken

Sweet & Spicy Indian Chicken. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Marinated in yogurt and spices, this Indian chicken is finished with a sticky maple syrup glaze for a sweet and spicy flavor explosion.
Get the Recipe: Sweet & Spicy Indian Chicken

Chocolate Chip Cookie Milkshake. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

A creamy milkshake made with maple pecan cookies, coconut milk, and cashew butter for a sweet, cookie-inspired treat.
Get the Recipe: Chocolate Chip Cookie Milkshake

Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops

Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Baked pork chops with a crunchy pretzel crust and a maple Dijon sauce for an easy, flavorful dinner.
Get the Recipe: Pretzel Crusted Pork Chops

Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Brussels sprouts wrapped in bacon and glazed with maple syrup make a delicious, bite-sized appetizer or side dish.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Cranberry Broccoli Salad

Roasted Cranberry Broccoli Salad. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Broccoli salad with maple roasted cranberries, butternut squash, almonds, and pepitas is a vibrant and flavorful fall side.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Cranberry Broccoli Salad

Grilled Ham Steak

Grilled Ham Steak. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Grilled ham steaks brushed with a rosemary maple Dijon glaze offer a savory and slightly sweet meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Ham Steak

Roasted Sweet Dumpling Squash

Roasted Sweet Dumpling Squash. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Sweet dumpling squash is roasted until caramelized and drizzled with a maple tahini Dijon sauce for a sweet and savory side dish.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Sweet Dumpling Squash

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Classic oatmeal gets a boost with spiced cooked apples, maple syrup, and pecans for a cozy breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Maple Baked White Acorn Squash

Maple Baked White Acorn Squash. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Halved white acorn squash is baked with maple syrup and butter for an easy fall side dish that’s both sweet and savory.
Get the Recipe: Maple Baked White Acorn Squash

Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Apple Chips

Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Apple Chips. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Apple chips made in the air fryer with maple syrup and cinnamon offer a quick, healthy snack that’s perfect for fall.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Maple Cinnamon Apple Chips

Maple Parmesan Beer Bread

Maple Parmesan Beer Bread. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

This no-yeast beer bread is flavored with maple syrup and Parmesan cheese, ready in just an hour for a quick homemade loaf.
Get the Recipe: Maple Parmesan Beer Bread

Maple Miso Chicken

Maple Miso Chicken. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Miso paste, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger form a rich glaze for baked chicken that’s golden, sticky, and full of flavor.
Get the Recipe: Maple Miso Chicken

Spiced Pear Oatmeal

Spiced Pear Oatmeal. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Warm spices and caramelized pears topped with maple syrup make this oatmeal a cozy and comforting breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Spiced Pear Oatmeal

Cinnamon Crunch Chickpeas

Cinnamon Crunch Chickpeas. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Roasted chickpeas coated in maple syrup and cinnamon deliver a healthier, crunchy snack reminiscent of cinnamon toast cereal.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Crunch Chickpeas

Apple Carrot Cake Pancakes

Apple Carrot Cake Pancakes. Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen.

Fluffy pancakes packed with apple and carrot, topped with a sweet maple cream cheese glaze for a hearty and warming breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Apple Carrot Cake Pancakes