While maple syrup is delicious by itself its flavor enhances the taste of many other foods. In addition to waffles and pancakes try it on ice cream or drizzle it on a bowl of mixed fruits. In addition to the recipes we will share with you on this page maple syrup can be substituted for sugar in many recipes. The following formula for this substitution is taken from "Make It With Maple", Extension Bulletin E-1181 published by the Cooperative Extension Service at Michigan State University.

"When substituting, use 1-1/2 cups of pure maple syrup for each cup of granulated sugar and add 1/4 teaspoon baking soda for each cup of maple syrup used. When maple syrup is substituted for all sugar in a recipe, reduce the amount of liquid used by one half, If maple syrup is substituted for half the sugar, reduce liquid amounts by one-fourth."

Here are two easy to make but delicious recipes:

Ham Loaf

2		pounds ground ham
1		pound fresh pork
1		cup bread crumbs
1		cup milk
2		eggs, beaten

Mix thoroughly and bake in a covered pan at 350 degrees F about one hour, basting at least four times with the following mixture:

Maple Apple Crunch

Mix cracker crumbs and butter thoroughly. Slice apples. Butter a 1 quart baking dish and place apples in bottom of dish. Pour maple syrup over apples and add cracker and butter mixture. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25 minutes. Top with whipped cream or ice cream. Serves 6.

MMSA offers a cookbook with many easy and delicious recipes. This cookbook and the Extension Service cookbook are available by clicking on our "order page". There you will find a price list and an order blank that can be down loaded, filled out and sent to us. (Sorry we are not yet up for credit card orders.)

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