Light and refreshing recipes for the spring season

As the days get longer and the weather becomes warmer, it’s time to start embracing the lighter dishes and the seasonal flavours to celebrate spring. Think grilled saltwater fish, fruity cocktail jugs and fresh finger food that will uplift any gathering or evening meal.

BBQ whole snapper with maple, lemongrass and chilli dressing

Planning a family gathering this spring season? Treat your guests to the show-stopping BBQ snapper dish that will become the centrepiece of any dining table. Score the whole snapper with cuts throughout before lightly seasoning with sea salt for flavour and grilling the fish until golden and crispy!

Serve with a unique sauce combination of chilli, lemongrass and pure maple syrup for a sweet and spicy flavour paired alongside crispy fried onions, fresh coriander and lime wedges for a healthy and nourishing main recipe that everyone will happily tuck into.

White maple sangria

Enjoy a light, refreshing and fruity drink this springtime season with the white maple sangria recipe, best for sharing at family gatherings. Make this sharing jug in under ten minutes with a combination of fresh peaches, berries and limes, chilled white wine, sparkling water and pure Canadian maple syrup for a hint of sweetness.

Chill in the fridge for up to two hours for a chilled sip, or top with a heap of ice before serving to your guests.

Maple zucchini ricotta roll-ups

Looking for an easy, quick, tasty and healthy treat? You can’t beat the simplicity of these maple zucchini ricotta roll-ups. They’re light, delicious and the perfect snack to help you through the 3pm slump. The zucchini ribbons are paired with creamy Italian ricotta and pure maple syrup, offering a fresh and tasty way to enjoy the fruit.

This recipe is perfect as a light afternoon snack for after school pick-ups or for springtime entertaining.

Maple pulled pork tacos

Indulge in a handful of mouthwatering maple pulled pork tacos where slow-cooked Australian pork meets the sweet taste of pure Canadian maple syrup, tangy maple-pickled red onions, sour cream and peppers on soft mini tortillas.

These tacos are ideal to share amongst friends and family at social gatherings and best served as casual finger food with chopped coriander sprinkled on top.

Step into the spring season

Whether you’re looking for a light healthy snack, casual party finger food, sharing cocktail jugs or wholesome mains this springtime season, we have a variety of pure maple syrup recipes where maple is at the heart of every dish. Grab yourself a bottle at Coles, Woolworths, Aldi or selected specialty stores to start creating refreshing dishes to embrace the warmer months.

Make sure to check out our full range of our springtime recipes infused with pure maple syrup!