48 Savory and Sweet Recipes for Maple Syrup Lovers

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48 Savory and Sweet Recipes for Maple Syrup Lovers1/48 Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Bourbon Barbecue Chicken Tacos Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I wanted to try a different take on taco night and decided on a barbecue theme. Even my father enjoyed this meal, and he doesn’t usually care for tacos. —LaDale Hymer, Cleveland, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 taco: 387 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 855mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 4g fiber), 23g protein.

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2/48 Pecan Cake with Cookie Butter Frosting 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 45 min Servings 20 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My mom and I bought a jar of cookie butter to try it out, and we fell in love with it. I knew the flavor would go well with maple syrup and pecans, so I came up with this cake. I like to make a pretty design on the top of the cake with pecan halves. —Natalie Larsen, Columbia, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 363 calories, 21g fat (10g saturated fat), 74mg

cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein

cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 3/48 Vermont Maple Cookies 29 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 5 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I created this recipe after tasting maple cookies with a maple glaze at a bakery in Stowe, Vermont, some years ago. I get many requests to bring them for bake sales, parties and ski trips. —Delores Day, Wolcott, Vermont. We’ve curated a list of the best recipes from Vermont. Nutrition Facts: 1 cookie: 139 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 101mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate

(13g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

(13g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 4/48 Baked Acorn Squash with Blueberry-Walnut Filling 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Baked Acorn Squash with Blueberry-Walnut Filling Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I absolutely love squash—and I’ve filled it with so many variations of savory stuffing over the years. But my favorite way to stuff it is with an unexpected fruit filling, like this sweet apple-blueberry one. —Bruce Newcomer, Fredericksburg, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 filled squash half: 378 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol,

354mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 8g fiber), 5g protein

354mg sodium, 62g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 8g fiber), 5g protein. 5/48 Cinnamon Roll Casserole 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 50 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because we love cinnamon rolls, I created a slow-cooker recipe to have as a weekend breakfast or brunch. This cinnamon roll casserole is a delicious, simple, no-fuss dish that is perfect for company and family. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 492 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium,

65g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein

65g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein. 6/48 Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola Test Kitchen Approved Slow-Cooker Coconut Granola Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 45 min Servings 6 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a versatile treat with a taste of the tropics. Change the recipe up a bit by using dried pineapples or other tropical fruits instead of cherries. —Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 343 calories, 19g fat (12g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 55mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 6g protein. 7/48 Maple Syrup Pie 1 Review

We loved it so much we created our own version

Test Kitchen Approved Maple Syrup Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Folks in New Hampshire apparently appreciate maple syrup almost as much as we do in Vermont. When my husband and I took a road trip through New Hampshire, we discovered this pie at a number of diners and restaurants. We loved it so much we created our own version. —Laurie Herr, Westford, Vermont Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 536 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 68mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 73g carbohydrate (37g sugars,

1g fiber), 4g protein

1g fiber), 4g protein. 8/48 Cranberry Maple Chicken 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Cranberries and a hint of maple syrup make a sweet sauce for these easy chicken breast halves. They’re a quick but lovely main course for weeknights and other occasions. –Kim Pettipas of Oromocto, New Brunswick Nutrition Facts: 1 chicken breast half with 3 tablespoons sauce: 236 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein. 9/48 Maple Pulled Pork Buns 1 Review Test Kitchen

Maple syrup is the sweet secret to these irresistible buns

Approved Maple Pulled Pork Buns Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 55 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Maple syrup is the sweet secret to these irresistible buns. Slow-cooking the flavorful pork couldn’t be easier, and the buns are quick to roll up. We love them for parties because they serve a packed house. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 358 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 727mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. 10/48 Hot Chocolate Tiramisu 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste

Instead of using coffee and rum, I let cinnamon shine in this tiramisu

of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Instead of using coffee and rum, I let cinnamon shine in this tiramisu. It’s best if eaten within two days—if it even lasts that long! —Cathy Geniti, Saratoga Springs, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 638 calories, 46g fat (25g saturated fat), 199mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 11/48 Chocolate Molasses Pork Roast 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Molasses Pork Roast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 10 servings Go

It’s easy to make, yet elegant enough for entertaining

to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This new twist on pork roast has a rich molasses flavor with a tantalizing hint of chocolate. It’s easy to make, yet elegant enough for entertaining. Serve this with mashed potatoes so as not to waste a drop of the delicious gravy. —Avionne Huppert, Adams, New York Nutrition Facts: 5 ounces cooked pork with 1/3 cup sauce: 355 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 35g protein. 12/48 Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dark Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles Recipe photo by Taste

The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable

of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The combination of pumpkin and dark chocolate is unexpected and delectable. These delicious truffles make a pretty addition to a party plate, a sweet way to finish up a meal, or a gift your friends and family will love. —Monica Mooney, Roseville, California Nutrition Facts: 1 truffle: 97 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 60mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 13/48 Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Ham & Swiss Bread Pudding Recipe photo

It’s a terrific choice when you have overnight guests

by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 9 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This rich and hearty brunch dish is loaded with ham, mushrooms and cheese, plus layers of sliced French bread. It’s a terrific choice when you have overnight guests. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 858 calories, 69g fat (41g saturated fat), 415mg cholesterol, 1152mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein. 14/48 Maple-Roasted Chicken & Acorn Squash 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Maple-Roasted Chicken & Acorn Squash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings

This terrific roast chicken is a happy discovery

Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I became a new mother, my mom helped me find comforting and simple recipes to have on hand. This terrific roast chicken is a happy discovery. —Sara Eilers, Surprise, Arizona Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 363 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 497mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 15/48 Morning Maple Muffins 47 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Morning Maple Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 muffins Go to Recipe

But you don’t have to sit down to enjoy them

From the Recipe Creator: Maple combines with a subtle touch of cinnamon and nuts to give these muffins the flavor of a hearty pancake breakfast. But you don’t have to sit down to enjoy them. Our 2-year-old comes back for seconds, and even my husband—who doesn’t normally like muffins—likes these. —Elizabeth Talbot, Lexington, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 muffin: 212 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 211mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 16/48 Maple Toast and Eggs 19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Maple Toast and Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total

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