Maple Sugar Muffins and Maple Dessert Recipes

Last Updated on March 23, 2023 by Ellen Christian

You’re going to love these maple sugar muffins! Maple syrup muffins are one of my favorite springtime desserts. Try them today.

Maple Sugar Muffins

Spring in Vermont means that it’s time to sugar the maple trees. If you’re not sure what that means exactly, you can learn where maple syrup comes from.  Or, check out my visit to the New England Maple Museum.

We own about two acres of mostly wooded property. And, we’re very lucky that our neighbor frequently sugars our trees for us. In return, he sends over a few jars of maple syrup. That means that we have far more maple syrup than we can easily use. 

Years ago, I had buttermilk maple muffins at a local restaurant. These maple sugar muffins are quite similar. But, they use sour cream instead which makes them a bit moister. 

Now, you’ll see from the topic of the blog post that I have put these muffins with maple syrup desserts. However, don’t feel like you can’t eat these for breakfast. You definitely can! But, with a tiny bit of confectioner’s sugar sifted on top, these make a tasty dessert as well.

Light maple dessert recipes

So, if you want something light after dinner, you may want to try this maple pannacotta from Sugar & Soul. It sounds fancy but is super simple to make.

Or, check out this maple cinnamon pudding with vanilla whipped cream from Bowl of Delicious. It’s 100% free of refined sugar.

Or grab a few of these maple walnut truffles from Turning the Clock Back.

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Simple maple dessert recipes

If you’re looking for a simple maple dessert recipe, why not try maple sugar cookies from Stress Baking. Or, if you have an air fryer, these baked apples from Glue & Glitter can be ready in less than 30 minutes.

These maple bacon cookies from Bacon is Magic are a lot like a shortbread cookie! Or, try these cranberry maple blondies from Plating Pixels. They use homemade walnut butter!

Maple fruit desserts

So, maple syrup goes with so many different types of fruit. If you agree, try the cinnamon apple oatmeal crumble from Shane & Simple or the fruit and maple waffle tacos from Contemplating Sweets.

I often add chunks of pear to my muffins because we have so many from our tree. So, scroll to the end for my maple sugar muffins recipe.

Vegan maple desserts

If you prefer to offer a vegan maple dessert, try these vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies from The Live-In Kitchen. My husband loves chocolate chip cookies because they are the type I make most often.

These maple coconut bars from Delicious Obsessions are perfect when you’re looking for something not too sweet. Or, check out these paleo pecan pie bars from Allergy Free Alaska.

Decadent maple syrup desserts

If you want something decadent to serve to your guests, why not try the salted maple caramel cheesecake tart from Cinnamon & Corriander. It’s no-bake, so it’s perfect for hot summer weather.

Or, try this easy maple ginger steamed pudding from A Virtual Vegan. Or, try this Canadian maple syrup pie by Mums the Word. (I need to try this!)

After that, I’ll take a big scoop of this ginger maple miso ice cream from Spabettie because it looks so good! I could probably serve it on my maple sugar muffins.

Maple cake recipes

Of course, nothing says dessert more than a slice of cake. Why not try this maple cake recipe from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen. It even has maple cream cheese frosting!

This maple syrup and pecan layer cake from Cooking with Carlee would be perfect for the holidays! It has three delicious layers!

Or, this maple bacon Texas sheet cake from Play. Party. Plan. serves 24 and is perfect for a crowd.

Or, these maple bacon cupcakes from More or Less Cooking are perfect for smaller hands. As a result, the kids will love them! My maple sugar muffins are so moist, they could almost be a cake!

Maple syrup muffins

Finally, check out my maple sugar muffins recipe! You’ll want to use real maple syrup for these recipes because it tastes so much better. You can get it from your trees. Or, you can find it on Amazon. Above all, please do not use fake stuff. 

If you want maple walnut muffins, you can easily add walnuts.

Maple sugar muffins recipe

I originally shared this recipe in 2011 and wanted to update it and share it with my new readers.