Cooking & Baking with Maple Syrup

3 Delicious Recipes Featuring Maple Syrup

Maple syrup is a versatile ingredient that can add a touch of sweetness to any recipe. Here are three delicious recipes that feature local maple syrup from BrixStone Farms as a main ingredient.

Maple Glazed Salmon

Looking for a delicious and easy-to-make maple syrup recipe that will impress your dinner guests? Look no further than this mouth-watering maple glazed salmon! With the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is simple enough to whip up in no time. So grab your apron and get ready to cook up a storm!

Ingredients:

  • 4 salmon fillets
  • 1/4 cup BrixStone's dark maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

  2. In a small bowl, mix together maple syrup, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil.

  3. Place the salmon fillets on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  4. Season the fillets with salt and pepper.

  5. Brush the maple syrup mixture over the salmon fillets.

  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the salmon is cooked through.

  7. Serve and enjoy!

If you're looking for a healthy side dish for your salmon, try roasting your vegetables with a drizzle of maple syrup. Cut up your favorite veggies (think carrots, sweet potatoes, and brussels sprouts) and toss them in a mixture of maple syrup, olive oil, and salt. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes and enjoy!

Seasonal Maple Coffee

Looking to spice up your morning brew with some local maple syrup? Making coffee with maple syrup can be a delicious alternative to using sugar or artificial sweeteners. Maple syrup has a unique, rich flavor that compliments the taste of coffee very well. We especially love the notes of cinnamon in this recipe! So why not try adding a drizzle of maple syrup to your next cup of coffee and enjoy the sweet indulgence? Here's a great recipe to try:

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Brew 1 cup of your favorite coffee.

  2. Pour 1 tablespoon of maple syrup into the coffee and stir well.

  3. In a separate container, heat 1/4 cup of milk until it's hot and frothy.

  4. Pour the frothed milk into the coffee mixture and stir lightly.

  5. Add whipped cream on top (optional).

  6. Enjoy your delicious maple syrup coffee!

Maple Pecan Pie

For a sweet and decadent dessert, try making a maple pecan pie featuring BrixStone's amber maple syrup.

Ingredients:

  • 1 unbaked pie crust
  • 1 cup pecans
  • 1/2 cup BrixStone's amber maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup corn syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Spread pecans evenly in the bottom of the pie crust.

  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together maple syrup, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, melted

    butter, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.

  4. Pour mixture over pecans in pie crust.

  5. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.

  6. Let cool to room temperature before serving.

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy!

 

These three recipes are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to using maple syrup in your cooking and baking. Experiment with this delicious ingredient and see what new creations you can come up with! And if you're looking for the best local maple syrup, search no further than BrixStone Farms in Bear Lake. Utilizing innovative technology to harvest and produce our maple, we are proud to offer premium maple syrup held to the highest standards.

Not local? No problem! We ship our maple products. View them here.

 

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