March Full of Maple
Maple season is here, and there’s no better time to enjoy the sweet taste of Nova Scotia’s liquid gold! From delicious recipes to must-visit maple farms, here’s everything you need to savor the season.
Sugar Moon Farm
Sugar Moon Farm
Are you looking to take a day trip with family and friends? Why not visit Sugar Moon Farm? Their “Maple Magic” package includes dine-in brunch, a tour of the farm, and sugar-on-snow.
Seating is limited and reservations are highly recommended. For more information on the package or to reserve, click here.
When visiting Sugar Moon Farm, be sure to pop into the retail shop – it’s filled with tons of great products! Along with maple syrup, you can also purchase Sugar Moon’s maple-flavoured preserves and spices. They even offer bars of maple-scented soap!
All of their products are also available for online ordering. Explore their online store here.
Acadian Maple Products
Acadian Maple Products is a wild-crafted gourmet food producer and distributor who specializes in pure Nova Scotia maple syrup. Offering maple syrup, maple coffee, maple butter, maple jams, maple BBQ sauce, and more, Acadian Maple has a product for everyone!
Get your hands on their products at their retail shop, or at several local independent retailers, find their maple syrup at your local Sobeys or Superstore, or order online from their website.
Tree Tapping 101
Want to reap the benefits of maple season in your own backyard? Check out our Tree Tapping 101 blog to learn how to tap your very own maple tree!
Recipes
Breakfasts
Organic Hot Cereal with Maple Whipped Cream
This melt-in-your-mouth recipe is easy to make and good at any time of day! Breakfast, brunch, a mid-afternoon snack or breakfast for supper – this recipe from Sugar Moon Farm will warm you up and keep you revitalized. Full recipe here!
Sides
Maple Roasted Root Vegetables
Roasting vegetables in the oven brings out the natural sweetness in them and adding maple syrup while they cook makes them that much sweeter! Slow-cooking the vegetables in this maple sauce also makes the kitchen smell incredible. These vegetables are my favorite fall and winter comfort food. Click here for the full recipe!
Dinners
Peach & Prosciutto Pizza with Maple Rosemary Aioli
Morris East’s brand of fresh, inspirational food and drink includes local ingredients. This isn’t your typical pizza restaurant and this isn’t your typical pizza recipe. This recipe makes use of great local products such as fresh valley peaches and Nova Scotia maple syrup. Try the recipe for yourself or visit Morris East to try their version fresh out of a wood-fired oven. Find the full recipe here!
Apple, Maple & Mustard Caramelized Ham
Meadowbrook Meats Market in Berwick is “home of the Jimmie Lamb Ham”. Choose from their fully cooked boneless hams (either natural wood smoked, maple ham) or a ham that requires roasting (old-fashioned ham or picnic ham). Meadowbrook sells their products directly from their farm or at their Alderney Landing location in Dartmouth. Click here for the full recipe!
Maple Bacon Crêpes
What a way to start the day with this outstanding breakfast recipe! Enjoy the sweetness of local bacon and sausages, with hints of maple syrup and seasoned potatoes. You’ll feel rejuvenated and ready to take on the world after eating this dish from our 2019 Culinary Guide. Full recipe here!
Maple Scallops
Two of Nova Scotia’s most treasured ingredients, maple and scallops, come together with fresh local produce in this delicious recipe provided by Chef T.J. Pittman of the Old Fish Factory for Maple Month!
Whether for a dinner party or in the comfort of your own home, these Maple Scallops are the perfect dish to bring to your next gathering! Click here for the perfect recipe.
Maple Miso Glaze for Pork Belly
This amazing sauce, designed to be served with a slow-roasted pork belly, showcases Nova Scotia maple syrup. The sweetness of the maple syrup and miso is balanced with white wine vinegar. Click here for your next dinner plans.
Maple Miso Mustard Carrots
Take a straightforward side dish and ‘wow’ your dinner mates with this sweet and salty roasted carrot side dish for your holiday dinner! Find the perfect recipe here!
Maple-Blueberry Pork Loin Roast
There’s something so comforting about a classic pork roast with some added sweetness. This pork loin rib roast combines notes of warm spices with whole cloves and Nova Scotia maple syrup mixed with blueberry juice for a sticky glaze. It’s the perfect addition to any family feast! Find the full recipe here!
Desserts
Maple Bundt Cake
As Canadians, we know that maple makes everything better. That is definitely the case with this Maple Bundt Cake with streusel and maple cream cheese glaze. It’s the perfect addition to any coffee date. Serve it as dessert for a family dinner, bring it to Easter brunch, give it as a gift to a loved one, or make it any time, ever. You just need to try this recipe. Maple sweetness and pure bliss! Click here for the full recipe!
Dark Chocolate Maple Oat Caramel Oatcakes
This recipe is featured in Nova Scotia Cookery, Then & Now – a cookbook showcasing modern interpretations of heritage Nova Scotia recipes.
“I absolutely love oatcakes and I try them any chance I get. I grew up in Cape Breton and now live on the South Shore, and the oatcakes are radically different in each place. They are such a staple in Nova Scotia – the energy bars from ‘back in the day.’ The original is a simple recipe using what was available. This is exactly why your great-grandmothers recipe never turns out the way you remember; their spoonfuls and pinches are impossible to replicate. This recipe represents everything I love in an oatcake – a good crunch on the outside, loads of nutrients inside, and that salty-sweet flavour.”
– Vanessa MacDonald, Fireside Kitchen
Wild Apple Crisp with Maple Cream
Local apples and maple syrup make this Wild Apple Crisp is an easy, go-to dessert for entertaining – or family nights at home. Find the full recipe here!
No-Churn Maple Ice Cream
The sweet combination of cinnamon, maple, and apple makes a delightful chilled topping for desserts. A great addition to hot turnovers, pie, crisps, crumbles, and even pancakes. Click here for the full recipe!
Maple Apple Crisp
Nothing says comfort like the warm, spiced aroma of homemade apple crisp fresh out of the oven. This Maple Apple Crisp brings together classic fall flavors with a Nova Scotian twist—locally sourced apples and rich, golden maple syrup. The combination of tart apples, cinnamon, and a buttery oat topping creates the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or just craving a cozy treat, this easy-to-make dessert is sure to impress. Serve it warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of extra maple syrup for the ultimate indulgence. Click here for the full recipe!
Maple Pecan Butter Tart
Indulge in a Classic Maple Pecan Butter Tart! Rich, gooey, and irresistibly sweet, Maple Pecan Butter Tarts are a true Canadian classic with a Nova Scotian twist. This recipe combines the deep, caramelized flavor of pure maple syrup with crunchy pecans and a buttery, flaky crust—creating the perfect bite-sized treat. Whether you’re enjoying them with an afternoon coffee or serving them up for a special occasion, these tarts are sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet maple and nutty pecans makes for an indulgent yet comforting dessert that’s as easy to make as it is to enjoy. Full recipe here!