Cool Ways to Use Bourbon Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup

Bourbon barrel-aged maple syrup is everywhere right now, made by the likes of everyone from cult producer Pappy Van Winkle to Trader Joe’s. The classic sweet stuff turns extra delicious and slightly smoky after spending up to a year in charred whiskey barrels, turning up the volume on vanilla and caramel flavors. The maple’s still there, to be sure, but it’s mellowed. Here are some genius ways to showcase this on-trend ingredient by swapping in the bourbon barrel-aged syrup.

Maple Pumpkin Doughnuts

These awesome cake-y treats taste extra sophisticated when the bourbon-barrel aged maple syrup is used instead. It gives the glaze a smidge of smoky sweet that brings out the bright flavor of the pumpkin. Double that batch because everybody’s going to ask for seconds.

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Maple-brined Pork Loin

The big finish for this super juicy Chef John preparation involves basting the roast with a mixture of maple syrup and mustard. So. Good. Be sure and spoon any pan drippings over the slices of pork to add extra character.

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Maple-Glazed Carrots

A spot-on way to embellish the natural sweetness of the world’s most popular root veggie, this easy glaze works so well with the bit of bourbon-barrel aged syrup because it keeps that sugar in check with its smoky quality. These would be amazing with the pork tenderloin we just talked about.

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Good Old-Fashioned Pancakes

Because, well… you know, pancakes! Because this fancy syrup rings up at sometimes twice the price as regular, these flapjacks are for special occasions. Like a Saturday. Marinate some pitted cherries in vermouth and serve those on top for a carb-tastic version of a Manhattan.

Photo by BrooklynKyler

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