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It's Real... Spooky
This spooky season, the tricks are in the science.
Real maple syrup. Real spine-tingling flavours. Real moments gathered around flickering candlelight. Join us as we summon the sweetness of maple syrup and bewitch you with its dark, mysterious depths in recipes that’ll possess your taste buds.
Venture into the shadows, stir up some mischief, and taste what lurks in nature’s darkest corners. The most bewitching flavours are always found where the wild things grow.
Real Spooky Recipes
Black Venison Burger with Spiced Maple and Blackberry Relish
Our take on a classic burger…but make it spooky! This burger not only tastes delicious, but it also looks the part; the charcoal bun and spiced maple and blackberry relish combine to create a ghoulish feast for the eyes. The relish combines pure Canadian maple syrup with sharp ginger and lemon alongside umami soy and hoisin flavours. The addition of blackberry colours this relish a vibrant red, making it perfect for Halloween.
The venison burger is seasoned simply with salt and pepper; it is rich and tender and pairs perfectly with golden caramelised onions. The sweetness and natural caramel flavour of pure Canadian maple syrup balances the sharpness of the ginger and lemon whilst complementing the rich and savoury venison. The result is a spookily indulgent burger, the perfect grown-up Halloween treat while the kids enjoy their favourite Halloween sweeties.
Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Maple-Glazed Raisins
Our Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Maple-Glazed Raisins are a fun and flavourful way to bring some Halloween spirit to your dining table. With their bright colours and customisable jack-o-lantern face, they look as good as they taste! Simply cut out your favourite spooky face before filling and baking, whether you opt for a classic toothy grin or something more sinister!
They are stuffed with a mixture of orzo, courgette, feta cheese, black olives and raisins. The raisins are gently cooked in Pure Canadian Maple Syrup and Cider Vinegar, allowing them to absorb the sweet and tangy flavours while becoming plump, juicy and beautifully glossy. This maple-infused mixture adds a subtle sweetness that complements the savoury feta, olives and fresh vegetables, while the orzo binds the dish together into a hearty and satisfying autumnal treat with a Halloween twist!
Maple Miso Stuffed Cabbage Brains
Our Maple Miso Stuffed Cabbage Brains are a Halloween-inspired way to get in one of your five a day! The filling comprises roasted sweet potatoes and rice flavoured with garlic, ginger, soy sauce and, most importantly, pure Canadian maple syrup. This delicious mixture is encased within a cabbage leaf, moulded with cling film and set overnight, transforming it into a Frankenstein-worthy creation, perfect for Halloween.
Once your brain has taken shape, a rich broth of stock, miso and Pure Canadian maple syrup is ladled over the top before the eerie creation is baked until golden. This dish is perfect for the most devoted of Halloween lovers, a showstopper for any Halloween celebration.
Maple Zombie
An aptly named cocktail for Halloween, this maple-infused zombie is sure to make any gathering a bit spookier. Simple to prepare but complex in taste, this drink combines white and dark rum with Cointreau to create a rich and warming alcoholic base. These bold flavours are coupled with orange, pineapple and lime juice for a citrus kick and sweetened naturally by pure Canadian maple syrup.
The result is a deliciously fruity cocktail with a dark edge, perfect for Halloween indulgence. Serve over plenty of ice and garnish with a slice of orange or lime. Whether you’re entertaining friends or looking for something a little more grown-up to enjoy once the trick-or-treaters have gone home, this zombie is guaranteed to be a hit.
Try our flavour wheel
Think maple syrup is just for sweet recipes? From milky to spicy, pure Canadian maple syrup works with so many flavour combinations!
Give it a spin and see what combinations you discover.
Flavour ideas
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Make the Pure Swap
Get ready to flip your taste buds this new year season. We’re on a mission to spark a flavour revolution, making a PURE SWAP from your usual sweetener to the delicious world of pure maple syrup. Say goodbye to the same old flavours and hello to a tasty twist that will liven up your meals and snacks. This new year, try something different that still feels wonderfully traditional.
It's Real... Healthy
Unlike most other sweeteners, maple syrup undergoes minimal processing during production, meaning it retains many of the nutrients naturally present in the sap before it is extracted from the tree.
The sweetener is noted as a natural source of riboflavin and manganese, with a two-tablespoon serving containing 14% and 36% of an adult’s daily recommended intake of the nutrients respectively.
Along with its various vitamins and minerals, pure maple syrup also contains 67 different polyphenols – a category of plant-based compounds often linked with anti-inflammatory benefits.
The presence of these different nutrients makes maple syrup a healthier option than more heavily processed sweeteners, with one study finding that replacing refined sugar with maple syrup led to improved cardiometabolic health.
Learn more about the surprising health benefits of maple syrup below.
It's Real... Natural Energy
Packed with simple carbohydrates that are converted quickly and send immediate bursts of glucose into the bloodstream, pure maple syrup also serves as an excellent source of fast-releasing energy.
Whether you’re looking for a boost before working out or a pick-me-up to aid your recovery, maple syrup can be relied upon to deliver the energy needed to keep you at your best throughout the day.
Along with providing plenty of naturally occurring carbohydrates, maple syrup also has a lower glycaemic index than most other sweeteners, meaning the energy is sustained over a longer period of time.
The unique nutritional profile of maple syrup – not to mention its deliciously sweet taste – is the reason why a growing number of athletes and fitness enthusiasts are incorporating it into their meals.
Learn more about the use of maple syrup as an energy source below.
It's Real... Vegan
As a natural product made without any artificial colourings, preservatives or other additives, pure maple syrup is completely vegan, which is great news if you’re on a plant-based diet.
It is important, though, to carefully check the label; maple-flavoured blends, usually sold alongside pure maple syrup in the supermarket, are mixed with other ingredients that may not always be vegan-friendly.
If you see the words ‘100%’, ‘pure’ or ‘organic’ on the bottle, you can generally rest assured that it is made with nothing other than maple sap and therefore perfectly suitable for vegans.
This makes maple syrup a great alternative to non-vegan sweeteners like honey, as well as granulated sugars processed using bone char.
Learn more about the vegan credentials of maple syrup below.
It's Real... Good For The Environment
Another major benefit of maple syrup is its strong environmental record. While it’s true that the boiling of maple sap generates carbon emissions, these are greatly outweighed by the carbon captured by the millions of maple trees used to make the product.
In Quebec alone, there are an estimated 34 million trees, capturing an amount of carbon equivalent to burning 97 million gallons of petrol every year, or eight times the amount of carbon emitted during production.
As well as being carbon sinks, maple forests are also home to hundreds of bird, mammal and insect species. Over 50 wildlife and plant species classified as threatened or vulnerable can be found in Canada’s maple forest.
In Quebec, commercial logging of maple trees is banned, while producers must also follow clear guidelines to avoid damaging the trees. These measures are helping to preserve the environmental benefits of maple syrup for generations to come.
Learn more about the sustainability credentials of maple syrup below.
Hundreds of Delicious Recipes
Maple is a special addition to any recipe, from starters and snacks to sumptuous desserts. Find one that’s perfect for you, your family and friends.