Did you know that Vermont is the top producer of maple syrup in the United States? It’s true! So it’s really no surprise that so many of our foods and desserts incorporate Vermont maple syrup.
In fact, I think it’s safe to say that most Vermonters are maple-obsessed! As a maple lover, I love sharing my favorite maple foods and recipes with others; and that is exactly what you’ll find in this post!
Sound good?
Keep reading for my list of the most iconic and delicious maple foods in Vermont. If you’re visiting the state you absolutely need to try all of these yummy treats!
In my opinion, Vermont makes the best maple syrup in the world. Although there is definitely a healthy competition with Canada. Try it for yourself and see what you think!
Vermont Maple Syrup
Okay, so first thing’s first, you need to try Vermont maple syrup all on its own! Fresh, warm maple syrup is so delicious. To really appreciate the taste, try a little (all by itself) in a cup.
My grandmother used to drink a tablespoon of syrup every night before bed; she said it helped her sleep well. While I don’t know if it actually promotes good sleep, it certainly tastes great.
My favorite maple syrup in all of Vermont definitely comes from the McDonald Farm Stand in Danville. Jacob Mills produces syrup on our family’s nine generation dairy farm – and it is so good. I promise I’m not just saying that because he’s my cousin, it’s really so delicious.
Maple Iced Coffee
I recommend maple iced coffee year round, even in the dead of winter! It’s definitely a step up from typical coffee.
I usually don’t like sweetened coffee, but this is for sure an exception. Bentley’s Bakery in Danville makes the perfect maple iced coffee. It has just the right amount of sweetness and is a great treat for the start of your day.
Kate Beattie’s Famous Maple Cream Pie
Kate Beattie preparing her pie crust – age 92 
Kate’s maple cream pie – photo from Food Network
One of the best maple treats ever – maple cream pie! You can find maple cream pie all over Vermont, and it’s a must-have dessert while visiting the state!
Personally, I believe that the best maple cream pie is found at the Creamery Restaurant in Danville, Vermont. And, Fun Fact: The Food Network agrees!
This restaurant is owned by my aunt, and my grandmother, Kate Beattie, made pies for the restaurant for over 30 years. Although my grandmother has passed away, her daughter continues making maple cream pies using the family recipe, and McDonald Farm maple syrup. I highly recommend stopping in for a slice or two!
Sugar on Snow
This is a Vermont classic – and one you and make all on your own! Perfect for spring when there’s fresh syrup and tons of fresh snow on the ground.
To make sugar on snow, you first heat maple syrup to 235 degrees. Next, you drizzle the hot syrup over freshly packed snow. It will harden and turn into a sort of delicious taffy!
We grew up putting hot syrup on the snow in the front yard – being very careful to avoid the gravel from the driveway.
Click here to read Cabot Creamery’s recipe and blog post!
Maple Creemee
Maple creemees are the most delicious ice creams in the entire world. Made with local maple syrup, this soft serve ice cream is the best part of a VT summer!
There are so many amazing maple creemee stands across Vermont, and most towns have one of their own! If you want to try them all, check out the Maple Creemee Trail across the state.
Vermont Maple Candy
Maple candy is made by heating up pure maple syrup to 235-240 degrees, and then forming it in candy molds.
You can get soft or hard maple candy, and both are so good! I highly recommend Maple Grove or Butternut Mountain Farm for delicious Vermont maple candy!
Maple Cotton Candy
If you find yourself at a Vermont town fair or a local farmers’ market you have to try maple cotton candy! It’s so light, delicious and fluffy!
Get it on a stick if you can, but bagged is good too! Check out JJ’s Maple for a yummy option.
Maple Donuts
Vermont has many varieties of maple donuts, and they are all so yummy! A favorite of many are maple glazed donuts – so good in the morning with a cup of coffee.
I also recommend dipping raised donuts in maple syrup. Many restaurants will serve these in the spring (during sugaring season), and they are absolutely delicious!
Pure Maple Gifts
Lastly, maple syrup and other maple products make amazing gifts for just about anyone! Even if you can’t make it Vermont this year to pick them up yourself, there are tons of local sugarhouses and business that ship their maple products nationwide!
Check out Gadapee Family Sugar House and Goodrich’s Maple Farm for some great maple options.
Are you ready to try some Vermont maple treats? Let me know your favorite in the comments below!
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Lastly, if you’re in the mood for more delicious Vermont food recommendations, be sure to check out our post about the most popular and delicious Vermont foods!
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Oh my gosh, yummmm! I can’t wait to visit all these places. Thanks for sharing.
All the maple syrup inspired foods in this post are certainly making me hungry! Books one way ticket to Vermont! Thanks for sharing Kate 🙂 Jaz
Ah I love maple so much, especially from Vermont and Canada. Those maple candies melt in your mouth and I also love the homemade fresh maple syrup! You make me want to go back to Vermont soon. I need to try the pie next time!
Maple doughnuts! I like sound of maple cotton candy too.
It’s a little strange to live on the West side of Canada. Maple syrup isn’t made here, but you can buy soooo much maple-related foods even in the super market. Some are obvious like maple cookies (which I LOVE) but some are more confusing like maple-smokes bacon and maple baked beans… I feel like now I am used to seeing those products, I’d get on well in Vermont 😉
oh my goodness! yes! Josy you just reminded me of the most delicious maple cookies we would always buy in Canada. We also make them in Vermont, but my grandmother would drive 20 miles across the border so we could get the Canadian brand!
I don’t think I’ve tried maple iced coffee before – but it sounds like a good and yummy idea! It’s hard to find good maple syrup from where I am so this delicious list of maple foods is all making me wish I live there in Vermont!
Yum! This makes me want to pick up and move to Vermont.
I’m in Europe right now so I’m really missing all of the maple food! Definitely giving me a craving.
OMG these all sound delicious, but sugar on snow?! I’ve never heard of that before 🙂 love the idea
Vermont’s maple syrup is out of this world!!! No matter where you get it, it is so good. So many good recommendations that I’m going to try!
I am craving all things Maple now- it looks so good!
Give me allllll the maple foods! Yum! This is on our fall 2021 list (a New England road trip), so saving this for later!
I absolutely love maple donuts, they have to be one of my favorites! Not just a fall time food, that’s an everyday food haha.
Grew up in Vermont (Barre) and was tickled to see Sugar on Snow listed here! A perennial favorite and I haven’t had it years.
Barre used to have a Maple Museum I I still remember visiting it in 2nd grade. Apparently, it’s gone now?
Hi Ruthann! Thanks for your comment. There isn’t a Maple Museum in Barre (that I know of, can find or have ever been to), but there is the New England Maple Museum in Pittsfield and also Maple Grove Museum and Shop in St.Johnsbury!