Spooky recipes for the perfect Halloween party

Halloween is right around the corner. That means it’s almost time to don your costumes, hang up your decorations and, of course, indulge in plenty of mouthwatering treats! 

Whether you’re planning your own Halloween party or just want some tasty nibbles to appease the trick-or-treaters, we have a number of Halloween recipes that will be right up your street. 

Each dish is enriched with pure maple syrup, bringing a splash of natural sweetness to your Halloween celebrations!

Pumpkin, chestnut and maple soup

With the weather getting cooler, there’s nothing like a hearty pumpkin and chestnut soup to keep you feeling warm and well-nourished. 

The sweet and earthy flavour of the pumpkin blends seamlessly with maple’s more pronounced sweetness, while the chestnuts add a nutty complexion to the dish. 

Chopped chunks of pumpkin are baked in the oven until soft before being simmered in vegetable stock alongside the chestnuts. 

Cream and maple syrup are then added to the pan, helping to thicken the mixture. 

Finally, the soup is pulsed in a blender and then served with toasted hazelnuts, chopped chives and buttery bread.

Maple and cinnamon Halloween cookies

Get creative with these spooktacular Halloween cookies, cut in the shape of iconic, Halloween-themed characters and symbols. 

These cookies are perfect for decorating with ghoulish designs, making them a hit at Halloween parties and with trick-or-treaters. 

Not only do they look good, but they also taste delicious – the addition of maple syrup infuses the cookies with a warm, caramel-like sweetness, complementing the subtly spiced cinnamon. 

The recipe also draws on the natural sweetness of maple sugar, which adds extra depth of flavour to the dough.

Maple-glazed roast pumpkin

The perfect side dish for your Halloween dinner party, roast pumpkin is healthy, delicious and boasts an irresistibly smooth texture. 

Our roast pumpkin recipe is enriched with cinnamon and pure maple syrup, adding an indulgent touch to the dish. Olive oil is also drizzled over the pumpkin wedges before baking, providing extra flavour. 

Roasting is one of the best ways to cook pumpkin, as it gives the wedges a soft and creamy consistency.  

Not only that, but the maple syrup glazing caramelises on the pumpkin’s surface, forming a sweet and glossy coating.

Mulled maple cider

Warm, comforting and fragrant, mulled cider is the perfect grown-up drink for sipping at your Halloween party! 

This spiced apple cider is infused with aromatic cloves, subtly spiced cinnamon and a generous dose of pure maple syrup. 

Not only does it taste delicious, but it also fills the home with a wonderful aroma as it simmers, setting the stage for a memorable Halloween gathering. 

If you’re looking to up the alcohol content, you can take up the option of adding some spiced rum, brandy or whisky. 

Apple slices and cinnamon sticks provide the finishing touches on this rich, easy-drinking beverage. 

Maple pumpkin pie

This list wouldn’t be complete with a pumpkin pie! Enriched with maple syrup, our pumpkin pie recipe takes this classic dessert pie to the next level. 

The pumpkin is peeled, deseeded and then boiled until tender. From here, it is mashed to form a purée, reading for mixing into the pie filling. 

Maple, nutmeg and cinnamon are all used in the filling, enhancing the pumpkin’s sweet and earthy flavour. 

If you really want to challenge yourself, you can make your own pastry using our own, maple-infused shortcrust pastry recipe.

Happy Halloween!

Whether you’re hosting a spooky soirée or simply indulging in some tasty treats, these recipes are sure to make your Halloween celebrations that extra bit special. 

And if you’re looking for more recipe inspiration, make sure to check out the rest of our recipes with maple syrup!