Recipes To Celebrate The Rise Of The Sugar Moon

This evening, the Sugar Moon rises. And what exactly does that mean? This third, and last, supermoon of 2019 is called a Sugar Moon because it happens during the time of year when sap starts leaking from maple trees.As the moon cruises at its closest to earth in its orbit, The Food Channel celebrates with these recipe favorites featuring maple.

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By John Scroggins | March 20, 2019 9:37 pm

This evening, the Sugar Moon rises. And what exactly does that mean? This third, and last, supermoon of 2019 is called a Sugar Moon because it happens during the time of year when sap starts leaking from maple trees.

As the moon cruises at its closest to earth in its orbit, The Food Channel celebrates with these recipe favorites featuring maple.

Extra Sticky Maple Pecan Sticky Buns

Extra Sticky Maple Pecan Sticky Buns. Photo: American Pecans.

Decadent and flavorful, these extra sticky maple pecan sticky buns are made with a soft and fluffy homemade bread dough. Recipe shared by the American Pecan Council.

Chicken And Waffle Cupcake

Chicken and Waffle Cupcake. Photo: Caked Up Cafe.

This treat is a maple cupcake, topped with vanilla buttercream, a mini waffle and a juicy piece of fried chicken. Recipe shared by Caked Up Café.

Chia Pudding With Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup

Chia Pudding with Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup. Photo: Runamok.

From our friends at Runamok®, a delightful Chia Pudding with Barrel-Aged Maple Syrup. It’s made like overnight oats. You combine the ingredients in a small jar and refrigerate overnight for maple goodness the following morning. Recipe here.

Fried Chicken, Green Tomatoes And Waffles

Fried Chicken, Green Tomatoes and Waffles. Photo: Oxmoor House.

This recipe for Fried Chicken, Green Tomato, and Waffles with Sriracha Syrup is a Southern Living Test Kitchen favorite. A maple-sriracha syrup coats crunchy, spicy chicken while the fried green tomatoes add pleasing tang. From The All-New Official SEC® Tailgating Cookbook by the Editors of Southern Living. Copyright© 2018 Oxmoor House.

Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken

Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken With Pecans. Photo: American Pecans.

Perfect for a weeknight dinner or effortless entertaining option, this recipe for Sheet Pan Maple Mustard Chicken with Pecans and Sweet Potatoes combines pecans, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, cinnamon and nutmeg for a flavor-packed meal. Created by Gina Matsoukas, Running to the Kitchen, on behalf of the American Pecan Council.

Cherry Stuffed French Toast

Cherry-Stuffed French Toast. Photo: Paul K. Logsdon.

From The White Gull Inn, this Door County Cherry-Stuffed French Toast, is made with Montmorency cherries from Seaquist Farms. The recipe is from The White Gull Inn Centennial Cookbook authored by owners Andy and Jan Coulson.

Maple Cupcakes With Bourbon Frosting

This seasonal Autumn recipe is the perfect addition to any party you may attend this fall, made with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla with a homemade bourbon-based frosting, these cupcakes are to die for!

Maple Cupcakes with Bourbon Frosting. Photo: The Bakers Muse.

The perfect addition to any party. Made with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, and vanilla with a homemade bourbon-based frosting, these cupcakes are to die for! This recipe is courtesy of The Bakers Muse via Maple Guild.