A Fresh Take on Maple Syrup

An unexpected way to savor this freshly tapped gift from the trees.

Mar 12, 2009 Emily Betz Tyra

Todd Zawistowski

The subdued, earthy sweetness of maple syrup is luscious drizzled on desserts or as the foil to salty bacon on a plate of waffles. But it works deliciously, too, as the balancing ingredient in a simple cider vinaigrette. This fabulous maple vinaigrette recipe is perfect to use on spinach salad with bacon and hardboiled egg, or to dress this crisp slaw. The dressing’s tangy-sweetness complements the crunchy cabbage and apples, a smidgen of creamy, sharp Gorgonzola and spicy-sweet maple pecans. (Note: Besides being a delicious slaw topper, the maple pecans are irresistible with a glass of white wine, or crushed and baked into homemade shortbread.)

Get the recipe: Slaw with Maple Vinaigrette and Spicy Maple Pecans

How To: Make Backyard Maple Syrup

Maple fanatic? Make a fun dessert of maple candy and chase it down with some maple lemonade.

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