Baked in Canada: 5 Iconic Desserts That Serve Up Heritage, Sweetness & Maple Pride
- Syeed Hamid
- Jul 2, 2025
- 2 min read
Canada Day may have passed, but the delicious part of the celebration is just getting started. Whether you're cooking up weekend treats or honoring Canada's 158th anniversary from the comfort of your kitchen, these iconic desserts are easy to make, affordable, and loaded with Canadian culture. From Quebec’s maple magic to west coast no-bake wonders, every bite is a tribute to the flavors that shaped our identity.
🍁 Maple Taffy on Snow
Rooted in: Traditional Québec sugar shacks
Why we love it: It’s pure maple syrup + ice. That’s the whole recipe.
Make it: Boil syrup to 235°F, pour over crushed ice, roll with sticks.
Ricardo Cuisine’s Maple Taffy Recipe (I know it's summer, but you can make this in your freezer)
🥧 Butter Tarts
Rooted in: Ontario settler kitchens
Why we love it: Brown sugar, butter, flaky crust—need we say more?
Make it: Mix the filling, pour into tart shells, bake till golden.
🍎 Maple Apple Crisp
Rooted in: Canada’s orchard-rich regions
Why we love it: Uses bruised apples, oats, and maple syrup—cheap and cozy.
Make it: Toss sliced apples with syrup, top with oat crumble, and bake.
🍫 Nanaimo Bars
Rooted in: British Columbia’s dessert fame
Why we love it: No baking, layered bliss, super simple.
Make it: Press graham crust, whip custard layer, pour chocolate top.
🍞 Cinnamon Sugar Bannock Bites
Rooted in: Indigenous cooking across the country
Why we love it: Just a few ingredients and pure comfort.
Make it: Mix flour, water, fry pieces in oil, coat with sugar & cinnamon.
And as Canada celebrates 158 years, there’s no sweeter way to honor the moment than by sharing the flavours that define us. These humble desserts carry stories and pride with every bite—no passport required, just a little maple and a whole lot of love. 🍁
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