15 Sweet Homemade Maple Treats with a Hint of the Forest
There’s something magical about the rich, earthy sweetness of pure maple syrup, a flavor that instantly transports you to a quiet, wooded forest in early spring. Embrace that cozy, rustic charm with recipes that highlight the natural depth of maple and subtle woodland-inspired flavors.
From soft-baked cookies to maple-kissed candies, these desserts are perfect for anyone craving comfort with a touch of nature. Let’s bring a little forest magic into your kitchen.
Canning Maple Syrup
Of course we can’t make maple syrup without having the liquid gold around. Making this syrup is a fun process for the whole family and something to do in the month that we have some of the worst weather of the year.
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Maple Sugar
If you have ever tried to find maple sugar at the store, you know it is incredibly difficult to find. Luckily, making your own maple sugar at home is incredibly easy and only takes a few minutes. We’ve made it easier than ever with this simple trick.
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Cranberry Maple Butter
This Cranberry Maple Butter spread is a wonderful way to preserve the flavors of cranberries and enjoy them throughout the year.
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Maple Candy
Maple candy is incredibly delicious. It only has two ingredients and can be made in less than an hour, start to finish.
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Maple Custard with Strawberry Compote
This healthy dessert combines creamy maple custard with a delicious strawberry compote. It is also a great dessert made from real food ingredients and there is no refined sugar. A great option for those who are on a gluten-free diet.
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Maple Sticky Buns
Maple Sticky Buns are soft sweet rolls that are topped with a buttery, maple brown sugar topping. These maple pecan sticky buns make a fantastic weekend or holiday breakfast!
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Maple Blueberry Crisp
Skip the pumpkin pie this fall and make this Maple Blueberry Crisp! It’s one of the best blueberry desserts, with simple ingredients like maple syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes with Maple and Vanilla
Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes made special with the addition of maple and vanilla. Homemade light and fluffy pancakes beat the box kind any day!
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Grapefruit Peach Popsicles with Maple + Thyme
Sometimes what we crave doesn’t need to make sense. A popsicle as fall is settling in? You do you! Keep satisfied with these Grapefruit Peach Popsicles, yogurt combined with thyme-infused maple syrup.
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Easy Banana Spring Rolls
Inspired by Filipino turon, these easy, no-oil, sweet dessert spring rolls are simple and delicious! Three-ingredient banana spring rolls, perfect as dessert!
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Maple Donuts
These Maple Donuts are soft, sweet and full of rich maple syrup. They have Grade A maple syrup in the batter itself and are coated in a dreamy maple glaze. Best yet, these maple glazed donuts are gluten free, nut free eggless and easily can be vegan!
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Maple Chocolate Walnut Pie
This deeply rich Maple Chocolate Walnut Pie combines maple syrup, dark chocolate, and toasted walnuts in a buttery, flaky pie crust. The filling is gooey, chocolatey, and filled with crunchy nuts. It has all the textures and flavors for a cool weather dessert or special holiday.
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Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal
This Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal is creamy and cozy with just the right amount of sweetness. Made with old-fashioned oats, real maple syrup, brown sugar and a touch of cinnamon, it’s a comforting, wholesome breakfast that comes together in minutes.
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Maple Nut Scones
The simplicity of this recipe for maple nut scones will make you wonder why you haven’t made them sooner. They have a soft, crumbly texture and are completed with a drizzling of delicious maple glaze. Perfect for your next brunch and even better as a snack.
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Maple Pecan Cookies
These buttery, crisp Maple Pecan Cookies are made with real butter, maple syrup and brown sugar. It’s a slice-and-bake shortbread cookie recipe glazed with a thin maple icing, perfect to enjoy anytime!
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