Whether you're using maple extract, maple sugar or maple syrup, its sweet, toffee-like qualities will bring all the autumn magic to your baked goods.
Here, 12 maple desserts that will wow everyone.
1. MAPLE PECAN PIE
Swapping traditional corn syrup for maple syrup not only keeps the pie from tasting sickly sweet, but it also infuses the filling with lots of fall flavor.
KATHERINE GILLEN 2. MAPLE-PECAN ICEBOX
COOKIES
You can even prepare these and chill the dough ahead, so all you'll have to do the day of is slice and bake the cookies.
LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL 3. BAKED PEARS WITH
MAPLE SYRUP AND
ALMOND CRUMBLE
Why should apples have all the fun? This fork-tender pear dessert comes together in just 35 minutes.
LIZ ANDREW/ERIN MCDOWELL 5. APPLE WHOOPIE PIES
We can't decide what we love more: the cakey, light-as-air cookies or the pillowy maple-cream cheese frosting.
OWLBBAKING 6. SUNBUTTER COOKIES
Usually, cookies fall in 1 of 2 camps: They're either healthy or taste good. Luckily, this five-ingredient recipe delivers the best of both worlds.
PATRICK SPORLEDER/KERRI AXELROD 7. PUMPKIN SCONES
The light, sweet glaze on top calls for maple extract, but you can make it bolder and more decadent by substituting molasses.
MINIMALIST BAKER 8. NUTTY MAPLE GLAZED COOKIE BARS
They're vegan, Paleo and gluten-free, but you don't need to be on a special diet to enjoy these chewy gems.
COTTER CRUNCH 9. APPLE GALETTE WITH
MAPLE WALNUT
FRANGIPANE
Buckwheat flour in the pie dough offers toasty, nutty flavor to every bite. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, & you're GTG!
THE BOJON GOURMET 10. BROWN SUGAR
MAPLE CHOCOLATE
PECAN PIE BARS
So. Much. Butter. Dark brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract and bourbon unite for the ultimate fall dessert.
HALF BAKED HARVEST 11. SOFT PUMPKIN
COOKIES WITH SALTED
MAPLE ICING
Most pumpkin cookies are crowned with a layer of cream cheese frosting, but these are finished with an easy four-ingredient glaze instead.
BROMA BAKERY 12. MAPLE BACON
DOUGHNUTS
File these under Surprisingly Unfussy. Canned biscuit dough is used as a shortcut, so the doughnuts will be ready to eat in 20 minutes flat.
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