Easter recipes to enjoy over the long weekend

April’s arrival means that Easter is right around the corner. The long weekend is a time to unwind, share moments with loved ones and dine on a diet of chocolate eggs and hot cross buns! 

To make this year’s Easter holidays that extra bit special, we’ve collated some of our favourite Easter recipes for you to enjoy with the family. 

Each recipe is enriched with the magic of maple syrup, which not only works well with traditional Easter bakes, but also a range of lamb dishes for Easter Sunday. 

Lavish lamb dishes, the maple way

The tradition of eating lamb at Easter dates back to ancient times, and today there are more ways than ever to spice up your serving for Easter Sunday. 

From the classic roast leg of lamb to cuts of loin fried to perfection, we have several delicious lamb recipes for you to consider.

Sumac lamb

Lamb loin is a great option if you don’t want to buy a whole leg of lamb, and with this wonderful sumac lamb from A Cup of Tea and Cake you won’t regret your decision for a second. 

The lamb is coated in a tangy and subtly sweet sumac rub before being fried (or barbecued!) for just a just a few minutes, searing the surface of the lamb and forming a delightfully tender texture.

Maple lamb pie

If you’re a baking enthusiast who also loves lamb, look no further than this lamb pie recipe. The lamb is slow cooked to perfection in a sumptuous sauce consisting of red wine and maple syrup, before being encased in fluffy puff pastry. 

And if you’re not an experienced baker, we have an easy version of the recipe which uses ready-rolled puff pastry and a pie dish. Trust us, it tastes just as good!

Roast leg of lamb

Sticking to tradition with a roast leg of lamb? Why not try this delightful lamb in yoghurt marinade? Left to marinate overnight, the lamb takes on the complementary flavours of sour lemon juice and sweet maple syrup. 

From there, it’s a very easy recipe to pull together – simply roast the lamb for around an hour and prepare a dressing of herbs, capers and olive oil. Voilà, you have the perfect Easter Sunday centrepiece!

Easter bakes and sweet treats

One of the more recent traditions that has come to be associated with Easter is baking. The long weekend is the perfect excuse to indulge in a variety of sweet treats! 

Pure maple syrup serves as an excellent substitute for sugar while baking, adding a splash of natural sweetness to your cakes, pastries and biscuits. 

Vegan simnel cake

Simnel cake is a dish that has become synonymous with Easter Sunday. Typically made with marzipan, orange and dried fruits, it is a light fruitcake with a zesty flavour.  

This vegan simnel cake from Nourishing Amy has all the qualities of its dairy-based counterpart, with vegan-friendly maple syrup used to sweeten the batter.

Maple brandy snaps

Looking to put your patisserie skills to the test this Easter? Our brandy snap recipe is the perfect challenge for skilled bakers with a sweet tooth. 

Butter and maple spread are melted together and then mixed with flour, brandy and lemon zest ready for baking. Out the oven, the biscuits are shaped delicately into baskets before being topped with a creamy white chocolate mousse and fresh berries.

Carrot cake flapjacks

Made with only a handful of simple ingredients, these carrot cake flapjacks from Melanie Johnson are bursting with energy to fuel your Easter weekend. 

Porridge oats and grated carrots are combined with cinnamon, maple syrup and maple sugar to form a deliciously sweet and subtly spiced batter. Once baked, a generous drizzle of maple syrup provides the finishing touch. 

Have a happy Easter!

We hope your Easter is filled with joy and wonderful food! If you like the look of these Easter recipes, make sure to check out the rest of our recipes with maple syrup.