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At almost every table in America in late November, the Thanksgiving dinner looks fairly universal. There is turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, green beans, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and biscuits. Of course, these are absolutely delicious, and it is why we have the exact same meal once a year for a lifetime. However, there may come a point where this Thanksgiving meal feels a bit boring with the exact same preparation as year’s past. How can you keep Thanksgiving traditional, but at the same time, add some new touches to make it even better?

One solution to revamping and improving Thanksgiving dinner is achieved through maple syrup. Maple syrup is a natural sugar with a very strong and unique flavor that can really improve different culinary dishes. In terms of Thanksgiving, turkey is obviously the star performer and the center of the entire show. Maple syrup can help make the turkey even more delicious. For example, you can make a maple syrup butter that combines apple cider and fresh herbs and spices. Once the turkey is cleaned and dried, this maple syrup butter can be rubbed into the turkey’s skin before going into the oven. Not only will the maple syrup butter create a distinct and savory flavor guaranteed to please (and maybe surprise) your guests, it will also contribute to a deep golden color of the bird once it is fully cooked.

If you are a big stuffing fan, use maple syrup with some fresh apples to create a clean and crisp variation of this popular classic. Finally, spice up the traditional pumpkin pie with some real maple syrup in the recipe. These two flavors are a perfect pairing, and you will be surprised at this entirely new level of richness and warmth that will be added to this popular Thanksgiving desert.