1. Sweeten the coffee

    1 tsp maple per cup

    Stir it in instead of sugar. Like it sweeter? Add another half spoon.

  2. Maple butter

    2 tbsp butter + 1 tbsp maple

    Mash together and spread on warm toast or pancakes. More maple for a softer butter.

  3. Over ice cream

    A spoonful over vanilla

    Warm the syrup for a few seconds first. A pinch of flaky salt takes it further.

Maple-roasted carrots

Recipe · Made with maple syrup

Maple-roasted carrots

Serves 435 minutesEasy

Method

  1. 1Heat the oven to 425°F. Halve any thick carrots lengthways so they all cook evenly.
  2. 2Toss them with the butter, maple syrup, salt and pepper on a lined tray.
  3. 3Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning once, until tender and sticky at the edges.
  4. 4Finish with the parsley and a pinch of flaky salt.

  • "Pure maple syrup" on the label

    Pancake or table syrup is mostly corn syrup with maple flavoring. Real maple syrup has one ingredient.

  • Grades are about taste, not quality

    Grade A comes in Golden (delicate), Amber (rich), Dark (robust) and Very Dark (strong). Lighter syrup tends to come early in the season, darker later.

  • Glass or tin for gifts

    Glass shows off the color. Tins and jugs are better value for everyday.