Cooking With Maple Syrup

When cooking with maple syrup, whether as a sugar substitute or an ingredient standing on its own, it is important to remember that a little goes a long way. Maple syrup is typically a rather strong flavored substance that can overwhelm a dish if not used with a light hand in the recipe.  The flavor of maple syrup is a rich, evolving flavor that is dependent upon many circumstances. Circumstances such as when the sap was collected make a big difference in the overall flavor of the syrup. The later in the season the sap is collected, the stronger and more pronounced the maple syrup's flavor is likely to be.

Cooking with maple syrup brings about many great recipes, from savory dishes to sweet desserts. Sweets are a better known place to use maple syrup, but there are many savory ways to enjoy this treat as well. A popular recipe using scallops and maple syrup involves putting the scallop on a skewer, wrapping bacon around it, brushing it all with a good maple syrup and grilling or broiling it for a short period of time. It's simple yet delicious. Maple syrup can be used with various meats, from strong flavors such as corned beef brisket to milder flavors such as chicken.

The best way to learn about cooking with maple syrup is to get in the kitchen and start cooking. There are a myriad of recipe ideas available online and in cookbooks everywhere if you need them, but do not be afraid to experiment on your own. Take a recipe you've enjoyed and substitute maple syrup or create a new recipe using flavors that you think will come together well into a great flavor. Experimenting in cooking with maple syrup will allow you to learn the flavors and how they work with different foods. By remembering that maple syrup has a strong flavor but is not necessarily super sweet, you can come up with great recipes.

Cooking with maple syrup is something those who live in the northern states are very familiar with, as maple syrup is a local food product for them maple syrup is only produced in the those northern states, making it a commodity that is in high demand therefore also raising the cost of maple syrup. However, that cost is typically well worth it to those who enjoy and take the time to learn how to cook with maple syrup. A little does go a long way.

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