07/28/2026
One of my family's favorite ways to enjoy Pure Maple Syrup is to pour it over ice cream. A delicious way to enjoy the single ingredient sweetener. Add some salted nuts to make it a sweet and salty treat.
Pure maple syrup over vanilla ice cream is a treat to behold—the temperature contrast alone between cold ice cream and pure maple syrup is incredible, but adding salted nuts brings that crunch and sweet-salty balance to an elite level!
Because pure maple syrup has such rich, nuanced flavor profiles, changing up the syrup grade or nut pairing can create completely different dessert experiences:
Dark & Robust Syrup + Roasted Pecans: Brings out deep caramel and butterscotch notes that pair effortlessly with classic vanilla bean ice cream.
Amber & Rich Syrup + Salted Pistachios: A slightly lighter, more floral sweetness complemented by the mild, savory crunch of pistachios.
Very Dark Syrup + Salted Peanuts or Walnuts: Delivers a bold, almost molasses-like richness that holds its own against richer ice cream flavors like butter pecan, coffee, or dark chocolate.
Pro Tip: Try gently warming the maple syrup before pouring it over the cold ice cream. It creates a warm-meets-cold contrast
