All Things Maple

Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.

Emily Bronte

It seems like pumpkins and apples get all the fall glory when the sweet taste of maple brings a lot to the autumn table.  We have definitely been spoiled the past few years with our neighbor Mike making maple syrup and sharing it with the neighbors. THANK YOU Mike!

There are so many sweet and savory recipes to make maple a star player. 

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash with Toasted Pecans
Cook's Notes: One of the best things about this time of the year is the abundance of seasonal squash. It's full of vitamins A and C. Even if you aren't a fan of squash I guarantee this vegan dish will win you over with its amazing fragrance and quite a delicious combination of maple, cinnamon, and rosemary. I almost forgot to photo the squash dish until we were halfway through the bowl! It was that good.
It's a great side for any fall meal or BBQ. Note squash cubes shrink during roasting time.

The recipe serves 4-5 and is an Ever Ready Special.

Ingredients:

• 1 large butternut squash, peeled and diced about 6-8 cups 1-1/2 inch cubes 
• 2 tablespoons each of olive oil, maple syrup, and brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon Saigon cinnamon
• Dash of nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon crushed Rosemary leaves
• 3/4 - 1 cup pecans
• Optional pinches of cayenne pepper
• Garnish sprigs of Rosemary

Directions:

• Preheat the baking oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silicone pad or parchment paper.
• In a large bowl add olive oil, syrup, brown sugar, salt, rosemary, and cayenne pepper if using. Add in butternut squash cubes and mix well.
• Spread the mixture evenly out on a baking sheet. Roast for 15 minutes. remove from oven add pecans and stir the mixture to coat pecans.
• Roast an additional 5 minutes or until squash is tender.
• Serve warm and garnish with rosemary sprigs or parsley.

Other noteworthy recipes include:
Maple Bacon Wrapped Carrots

Asian Roasted Carrots with Broccoli

Cinnamon Maple Roasted Carrots 

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2015/11/carrots-star-player.html

Maple Brown Sugar Cookies

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2021/12/holiday-baking-blitz.html

Maple Oat Pancakes

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2014/05/maple-syrup-recipes.html

Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Vinaigrette

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2018/10/roasted-butternut-squash-and-bacon.html

Maple Nut Muffins

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2019/09/all-things-maple.html

Pumpkin Spice Cake with Maple Cream Frosting

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2014/09/pumpkin-spice-cake-with-maple-cream.html

Maple Pear Sauced Pork Chops

https://sockfairies.blogspot.com/2021/03/easter-round-up-part-four.html