Maple sugaring season is one of the sweetest times of the year in New Hampshire. The season usually starts in late February, when the days start to get longer, and the sap starts running in maple trees. The season is in full swing in March, also known as Maple Month, a time when sugarhouses around the state celebrate everything maple. There is nothing quite like stepping inside a local sugar shack where the sweet smell of boiling sap fills the air. We’ve rounded up a few recipes that pay homage to maple syrup. So grab some of this sweet seasonal treat and try them out for yourself!
Whistle Pig Maple Old Fashioned
Black Cap Grille, North Conway, NH
Add pure NH Maple Syrup to Black Cap Grille’s twist on the classic old fashioned and you get a cocktail that makes every sip one to savor.
Download recipe here
Maple Hot Chocolate
Cathedral Ledge Distillery, North Conway, NH
Celebrate the transition from winter to spring with Cathedral Ledge’s Maple Hot Chocolate. This hot cocktail features their organic maple liqueur made with locally sourced Meridan Hill Maple Syrup. This is sure to take the chill off cold winter days and warm you up on the chilly spring ones!
Download recipe here
Maple Old Fashioned
Eagle Mountain House, Jackson, NH
An old fashioned with a seasonal twist. This signature cocktail is a guest favorite in the Tavern at the Eagle Mountain House. It’s become so popular, it stays on the menu not just during the spring and maple season, but all year long.
Download recipe here
Maple Ginger Salmon
Franconia Inn, Franconia, NH
Treat your tastebuds to what has become a favorite on the menu at the Franconia Inn: Maple Ginger Salmon. This one pairs perfectly with the Inn’s sweet potato bake and is also a delicious addition to any salad!
Download recipe here
Pure Maple Fudge
Fuller’s Sugar House, Lancaster, NH
What a way to celebrate March and NH’s Maple Month! This melt in your mouth maple treat is made with three simple ingredients. So, gather your Fuller’s pure NH Made syrup, heavy cream and butter and head to the kitchen. This recipe makes a batch big enough you’ll be able to share.
Download recipe here
Maple Whiskey Sour
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa, Whitefield, NH
The Mountain View Grand highlights their love of maple and NH’s maple month with a sweet and tangy twist on the original whiskey sour. This one has become their favorite springtime cocktail.
Download recipe here
Pork Belly Sandwich
Owl’s Nest Resort, Thornton, NH
The perfect springtime sandwich to highlight maple sugaring season. This crispy and tender pork belly has the sweet heat of their maple sriracha aioli, airy crunch of fried sweet potato crisps, and lettuce, all on a toasted brioche bun.
Download recipe here.
Maple Crème Puffs
Polly’s Pancake Parlor, Sugar Hill, NH
Polly’s is well known for their creative and delicious pancakes but this spring you’ll want to give this treat a try. Their Maple Crème Puffs are a delicate pastry filled with soft maple pastry cream. Let’s just say this is a wonderful spin on a classic dessert.
Download recipe here.
Maple Syrup and Bacon Muffin
Snowvillage Inn, Eaton Center, NH
It is the perfect combination of sweet and savory: maple syrup and bacon muffins! Snowvillage Inn’s guests are treated to these moist muffins as part of their breakfast when they stay overnight, and now you can give them a try too!
Download recipe here.
Mount Cabot Maple Ice Cream
Super Secret Ice Cream, Bethlehem, NH
As you might have guessed by their name, the recipe of Super Secret’s Mount Cabot Maple Ice Cream is a secret. They start with local milk and cream from Hatchland Dairy and add organic Mount Cabot maple sugar for their made from scratch ice cream base. It’s simple, super creamy and has an undeniable maple flavor unlike any maple ice cream you’ve had before.