Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Popular Ingredients 3 Surprising Ways to Use Maple Syrup Both sweet and savory. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 17, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos These adorable single-serve soufflés combine the airiness of French toast with the sweet taste of maple syrup. Be sure to whip the egg yolks and syrup until thickened, which will help keep the mixture from separating post-baking. Serve them warm from the oven, with a dusting of powdered sugar. Get the recipe: French Toast Soufflé. Photo: Grace Elkus It seems like a quintessential autumn ingredient—those bottles scream fall foliage and cozy sweaters—but did you know maple syrup is actually harvested in late winter and early spring? The cold nights and milder days of February and March create pressure in the trees, causing the sap to flow. It's tapped and boiled down into the sweet, golden liquid you pour onto pancakes. Or, even better, onto a French toast soufflé. 01 of 03 Maple Vinaigrette You’ll be pouring this versatile vinaigrette onto dinners all week long, whether you’re enjoying succulent pork chops or a leafy green salad. The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness, which rounds out the dressing and keeps greens from tasting too bitter. If the dressing congeals in the fridge, let it come to room temperature (or microwave for 10 seconds) before pouring. Get the recipe:Maple Vinaigrette. Grace Elkus You’ll be pouring this versatile vinaigrette onto dinners all week long, whether you’re enjoying succulent pork chops or a leafy green salad. The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness, which rounds out the dressing and keeps greens from tasting too bitter. If the dressing congeals in the fridge, let it come to room temperature (or microwave for 10 seconds) before pouring.Get the recipe: Maple Vinaigrette 02 of 03 French Toast Soufflé These adorable single-serve soufflés combine the airiness of French toast with the sweet taste of maple syrup. Be sure to whip the egg yolks and syrup until thickened, which will help keep the mixture from separating post-baking. Serve them warm from the oven, with a dusting of powdered sugar. Get the recipe: French Toast Soufflé. Grace Elkus These adorable single-serve soufflés combine the airiness of French toast with the sweet taste of maple syrup. Be sure to whip the egg yolks and syrup until thickened, which will help keep the mixture from separating post-baking. Serve them warm from the oven, with a dusting of powdered sugar.Get the recipe: French Toast Soufflé 03 of 03 Maple-Roasted Vegetables Thanks to a drizzle of maple syrup, Brussels sprouts and carrots get beautifully caramelized in the oven. Apply this treatment to any roasted veg: the maple-flavored oil tastes great on sweet potatoes, too. Serve with pork, chicken, or as part of a grain bowl. Get the recipe: Maple-Roasted Vegetables. Grace Elkus Thanks to a drizzle of maple syrup, Brussels sprouts and carrots get beautifully caramelized in the oven. Apply this treatment to any roasted veg: the maple-flavored oil tastes great on sweet potatoes, too. Serve with pork, chicken, or as part of a grain bowl.Get the recipe: Maple-Roasted Vegetables Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit