13 Sweet And Savory Things To Do With Maple Syrup

And you thought maple syrup was just for waffles...

1. Maple Quinoa Granola

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You won't even notice it's healthy. Get the recipe on Food52.

2. Grandma's White Cake with Maple Syrup Frosting

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Syrup? Meet frosting. Get the recipe on Food52.

3. Maple Sweet Potato Cakes with Curried Greek Yogurt

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Latkes are so last year. Get the recipe on Food52.

4. Grilled Bananas with Buttered Maple Sauce and English Almond Toffee

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This is banana and honey on steroids. Get the recipe on Food52.

5. Maple-Cardamom Glazed Salmon

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A sprinkling of cardamom, paprika, cayenne, and fresh pepper add a dash of heat to the glaze. Get the recipe on Food52.

6. Crunchy Maple French Toast with Maple-Whiskey Butter

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The cornflake crunch is amazing, but the real winner here is the butter, which goes with just about anything. Get the recipe on Food52.

7. Slow-Cooked Pork with Maple, Garlic, and Matilda Ale

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You can also swap in ginger ale. Get the recipe on Food52.

8. Maple Oatmeal Princess Coffee Cake

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Fit for a queen. Get the recipe on Food52.

9. Miso-Maple Roasted Roots

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This recipe is super simple, and endlessly customizable. Get the recipe on Food52.

10. Maple Cream

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Spread it on toast, mix it in frosting, or shamelessly eat it straight off a spoon. Get the recipe on Food52.

11. Rainbow Chard with a Maple-Vinegar Drizzle

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Vegetables just got way more exciting. Get the recipe on Food52.

12. Maple-Sage Ice Cream with Sugared Walnuts

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Silky ice cream and crunchy walnuts... What more is there? Get the recipe on Food52.

13. Maple Walnut Cream Tart

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Maple-kissed whipped cream with a meringue crust, topped with candied walnuts. Get the recipe on Food52.

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