10 ways to use Frenchmaid Maple Flavoured Syrup

Maple Flavoured Syrup is one of those back‑of‑house staples that turns simple ideas into menu standouts. Its natural sweetness, deep amber notes, and ability to caramelise beautifully make it a powerhouse ingredient across sweet and savoury applications. Whether you're looking to elevate a dessert, bring shine to a roast, or balance acidity in a sauce, this is the bottle you’ll keep reaching for.

Here are ten chef‑approved ways to weave Maple Flavoured Syrup into your menu:

1. Whip Into Frostings

Blend Maple Flavoured Syrup with buttercream, cream cheese, or whipped cream for a frosting that’s luxuriously smooth with a subtle caramel sweetness. Perfect for cupcakes, layered cakes, or dessert bars.

2. Glaze Over Roasted Meats

A drizzle over ham, turkey, or chicken before roasting adds flavour, shine, and irresistible caramelisation. It enhances browning while keeping meat beautifully moist.

3. Sweeten & Balance Sauces

Use Maple Flavoured Syrup to soften acidity in citrus‑based sauces — an orange and maple reduction, for example, creates a glossy, well‑rounded finish ideal for poultry and pork.

4. Toss Through Roast Vegetables

Maple + heat equals magic. Toss Brussels sprouts, beetroot, squash, or tomatoes with Maple Flavoured Syrup before roasting to boost natural sweetness and deepen caramelisation.

5. Add to Salad Dressings

A touch in your vinaigrette brings balance, takes the bitterness off greens, and gives dressings a silky texture. Beautiful with rocket, kale, or roasted-veg salads.

6. Brush Over Bacon

Maple‑glazed bacon is an instant upgrade. Brush the bacon while it cooks for sticky, crispy, sweet‑savory perfection — ideal for brunch menus or burger builds.

7. Shake Into Cocktails

Swap simple syrup for Maple Flavoured Syrup in cocktails. Heat with spices and water to create a custom maple spice syrup for autumnal or signature drinks.

8. Stir Into Hot Drinks & Breakfast Bowls

One of the easiest ways to add flavour: stir into coffee, tea, oatmeal, porridge, or hot cereals. It melts instantly and adds a warming sweetness.

9. Make a Maple Mustard Sauce

Combine Maple Flavoured Syrup with Frenchmaid Dijon Mustard for a sharp‑sweet dipping sauce. Exceptional with fried chicken, wedges, grilled sausages, or roast vegetables.

10. Sweeten Ice Cream Custards

Use Maple Flavoured Syrup in place of sugar when making custard for ice creams. It dissolves beautifully and infuses the base with far more complexity and flavour than sugar alone.