Five spooktacular recipes for your Halloween party



With Halloween within sight, now is the perfect time to start prepping for your on-theme and pumpkin-inspired dishes.

From classic pumpkin pies and smoothies, to spooky cookies and sweet treats, our selection of Halloween recipes will tickle everyone’s fancy this year.

With each dish infused with pure Canadian maple syrup, your friends and family will be treated to an array of sweet recipes to celebrate the festivities with.

Maple-Glazed Roast Pumpkin

Craving a filling side dish that’s complete with Halloween’s classic pumpkin flavour? This maple-glazed roast pumpkin with maple syrup and cinnamon recipe is a delicious option to celebrate the spooky season with.

The pumpkin, tossed in a mix of olive oil, cinnamon, and maple syrup, is roasted until it’s golden brown and delicious. This dish is perfect for Halloween, as the infused pure maple syrup makes this dish just that little bit sweeter, while the roasted pumpkin seeds add a slight crunch.

Perfect as a side dish for your party guests, your family members and friends will enjoy the natural sweetness of this seasonal (and festive) favourite!

Maple Pumpkin Pie

Impress your guests with this maple pumpkin pie recipe. With a creamy pumpkin filling made from pumpkin, ground cinnamon, nutmeg and of course, pure maple syrup, this recipe is sure to be a favourite this Halloween.

Encased in a buttery, crisp shortcrust pastry, everyone will want a slice of this classic, but simple dessert.

Serve it warm or chilled, and top it off with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence — it’s Halloween after all.

Maple and Cinnamon Halloween Cookies

Looking for a fun treat to get you into the Halloween spirit? These maple sugar cookies are perfect for the occasion.

Rich with flavours of butter, cinnamon, and pure maple syrup, these Halloween cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth treat with the addition of maple sugar adding a deliciously sweet touch to these classic cookies.

Cut these into Halloween shapes like ghosts, pumpkins, and bats, and decorate with colourful fondant icing over the top, adding a bit of fun to any Halloween celebration or party.

Pumpkin, Soy Milk and Maple Smoothie

Opt for a refreshing drink to celebrate this Halloween by treating your party guests to the pumpkin and maple smoothie — a perfect blend of pumpkin flavours.

Sweet pumpkin, creamy soy milk, and maple syrup are mixed together, with pumpkin seeds and ice cubes added as a finishing touch, making for a refreshing pumpkin smoothie, ideal for a Halloween in the spring season.

Maple-Roasted Pumpkin Salad with Vegan Cashew Dressing

Looking for a nutrient-packed and flavoursome salad? Another top Halloween pick is the vegan pumpkin salad.

The sweet, caramelised pumpkin pairs perfectly with the ingredients of kale, peppery rocket, and feta. While added pomegranate seeds, roasted cashews, and fresh mint mixed into the side dish, will elevate any Halloween gathering with your friends and family members!

Happy Halloween!

Whether you’re after pumpkin-inspired drinks to celebrate the evening with or are looking for more wholesome salads and roasted pumpkin dishes, there are plenty to choose from that will satisfy and impress your guests this Halloween.

Searching for more recipes? Then check out our full range of maple syrup recipes, and find everything from desserts, mains, and sides to add to your cookbook!

Did you know?

Pure Canadian maple syrup is 100% vegan

Pure Canadian maple syrup is 100% natural, so is completely vegan! Packed with vitamins and minerals, maple syrup is an ideal replacement for honey, as well as some refined sugars and artificial sweeteners due to its additional health benefits. 

Maple is a natural sugar containing vitamins and minerals

Pure Canadian maple syrup is a natural product, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. But did you know it’s also a source of the minerals manganese and riboflavin?

Maple syrup can be used in a wide variety of sweet and savoury dishes

Pure Canadian maple syrup can add rich and sweet flavours to almost any meal, with breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes all benefitting from the addition of this natural sweetener.

A Source of Natural Energy

Maple syrup is a natural source of energy. Check out how maple can act as fuel before, during, and after exercise.