Five festive canapés to impress at your New Year’s party

Planning a gathering for New Year’s Eve? If so, we have a range of canapé recipes that are sure to leave guests marvelling at your hosting skills!

From stylish and sophisticated entrées to classic finger food that the whole family can enjoy, there’s truly something for everyone.

Each recipe is enhanced with the natural sweetness of Canadian maple syrup, helping you ring in the new year in style!

Prosciutto, figs, goat’s cheese and maple crostini

Short on time but still looking to impress your guests? This fig canapé comes together in just ten minutes and is a real treat for the senses. 

Crusty bread is toasted until golden and crispy, then topped with goat’s cheese and prosciutto, before adding the final layer of figs and a drizzle of balsamic vinegar. 

A splash of pure maple syrup is also poured over the crostini slices, complementing the natural sweetness of the figs and balancing well with the tangy goat’s cheese. 

Not only do the flavours pair together wonderfully, but the crunchy texture of the bread makes for a great combination with the creamy goat’s cheese and soft figs. 

Maple-glazed courgette and prawn sticks 

Another excellent entrée that’s sure to delight your guests, these bite-size prawn sticks with griddled courgette are so easy to pick at! 

King prawns are pan-fried in a richly flavoured glaze, made with olive oil, garlic, red chilli, maple syrup and maple vinegar. 

Meanwhile, the courgette is cut into ribbons and then drizzled with olive oil before being cooked on high heat in a griddle pan. 

A sprinkling of freshly chopped coriander and an extra drizzle of the glaze provide the finishing touches, with the crunchy courgette pairing perfectly with the firm but springy prawns. 

Vegetarian ‘sausage’ rolls with a maple glaze 

Nothing says crowd-pleaser quite like sausage rolls, and with these vegetarian sausage rolls, even your meat-free friends can enjoy this British classic. 

The deliciously cheesy veggie filling is made with a mix of onion, cream, mustard, parsley, cayenne pepper, grated cheese and breadcrumbs, imitating the taste and texture of sausagemeat. 

Once combined, the filling is layered over pre-made puff pastry, which is folded and then glazed with a maple-flavoured egg wash, ready for baking. 

The veggie sausage rolls are great for batch-cooking throughout the festive period and serve as the perfect finger food for your New Year’s party. 

Duck and maple beignet

Shredded duck, mixed with a deliciously sweet sauce and then coated in a crispy batter – what’s not to like about these duck bon bons? 

Not only that, but this recipe from Peter McKenna also includes its own prune purée for serving with the duck beignet and a garnish of fresh apple slices for added elegance. 

If you’re looking to make these little balls of joy for your New Year’s party, it’s best to start the preparations the day before by making the filling and then allowing it to freeze overnight. 

Then, all that’s left to do is prepare the prune purée and deep fry the duck bon bons before drying them, ready to serve on the big day. 

Goat’s cheese fritters with maple pea purée

If you’re really looking to make an impression at your New Year’s dinner party, look no further than these stunning goat’s cheese fritters, complete with their own pea purée. 

Creamy goat’s cheese is mixed with salt, pepper, chives and maple syrup, striking a marvellous balance between sweet and tangy flavours. 

The seasoned balls of goat’s cheese are double dredged in flour and crispy panko breadcrumbs, ready for deep-frying in vegetable oil. 

Once cooked, the fritters are laid on the vibrant, mildly sweet pea purée and finally topped with pickled radish and salad cress. 

Happy New Year!

The festive period is the perfect time to experiment with new recipes and refresh your regular rotation of meals ahead of the New Year. 

If you’re looking for more delicious recipes that incorporate the richness of maple, make sure to explore the rest of our maple syrup recipes!