Vermont Apple Crisp
It’s always good to have a few reliable recipes in your pocket. This signature Vermont Apple Crisp is easy and a real crowd-pleaser. All you need is this simple 1:1:1 crumble ratio. The rest is apples any which way you like them tossed in a generous dose of maple syrup.
Runamok Cinnamon + Vanilla Infused Maple is our go-to for a classic pie, but seasonal releases like Apple Brandy Barrel-Aged, spiced Festivus Infused, or new Vanilla Bean Infused make it an extra-special dessert table treat!
Roasted Red Onions
Roasting onions in the oven with butter, salt and a maple glaze can mellow them into a lovely addition to roast turkey, pork or duck. In this method, they are cooked in a muffin tin which not only helps them keep their shape and hold in seasonings but also makes for a fun presentation.
Spiced Cranberry Apple Sangria
This cranberry apple sangria recipe makes for an exceptionally festive batch cocktail, perfect for any holiday party, Thanksgiving, or brunch gathering. The addition of our Festivus Infused Maple Syrup – with notes of cinnamon, ginger, vanilla, nutmeg, and clove – adds a cozy spice to the citrusy, earthy, tart, and balanced sipper. A must-try this season!
Straightforward Maple Pumpkin Pie
If you are on the fence about pumpkin pie, try it made with fresh pumpkin or butternut squash and real maple syrup. Butternut makes for an excellent pie because it is often sweeter than pumpkin and it is also easier to get nice, big chunks of squash meat. Using maple syrup, along with brown sugar as the sweeteners will make for a rich, caramel flavor. This pumpkin pie doesn’t have an extravagant crust or exotic additions, it is simply a great version of a traditional pie.
Sweet Potato Lentil Salad
Sweet Potato and Lentil Salad with Feta and Maple Vinaigrette. This salad adapted from New York Times food writer, Yossi Arefi, is a good example of how a little maple syrup can make a big difference in savory dishes. The vinaigrette only contains one teaspoon of maple but I challenge you to try the dish with and without it to see how the maple brings out the nuance of the sweet potatoes. We used our Hot + Spicy Chili Pepper Infused Maple and the hint of heat and smokiness was excellent.
Sweet and Tangy Vermont Cornbread
This is another excellent recipe from our friend, Gesine Bullock-Prado, from her cookbook, My Vermont Table. This is a great rendition of cornbread, made just a tad sweet with our Sugarmaker’s Cut or Sugarmaker’s Dark pure maple.
Homemade Maple Cranberry Sauce
For the basic sauce, add maple syrup, brown sugar, and orange juice to the berries and cook down to a jammy consistency. Fresh cranberries make all the difference and you control the sweetness. You can leave it there (it is already a stunning, garnet bowl of tart deliciousness) or you can summon your inner chef and add chopped ginger, rosemary, or a hint of chili — your choice. I have given you a starting point for the amount of sugar. Feel free to add more maple or brown sugar to your liking.