You Can Eat Deep-Fried Maple Leaves In Ontario This Weekend And It's Just Too Canadian
There are some things you just have to eat to call yourself a true Canadian. Peameal bacon, butter tarts, poutine, and Nanaimo bars to name a few. A whole new food has just entered the scene, and it takes the trophy for the most Canadian meal ever. It's obviously doused in maple syrup, but the main ingredient is both patriotic and unusual. Put on your plaid and head over to this cidery for Ontario's deep-fried maple leaf this weekend!
You read that correctly, you can actually munch on a maple leaf and it's the most Canadian thing ever. The maple leaves are being sold at Spirit Tree Estate Cidery, located in Caledon, Ontario. This unique dish takes fall eating to a whole new level, and you're going to want to try it for yourself.
The leaves are part of the cidery's fall bistro menu, and this weekend will most likely be your last chance to get one.
Officially named Tempura Fried Maple Leafs, the dish is far from plain. Each leaf is freshly picked and salt-cured, before being coated in tempura batter and deep-fried. They are then drizzled in maple syrup and soy dressing and finished off with peanut praline. Who's mouth is watering already?
Selling for just six dollars each, this patriotic treat is worth a taste. You can also enjoy other delicious fall meals from the menu like Ice Cider Pate or Ontario poutine.
Stop by Spirit Tree's bakery to grab more delectable treats like apple cinnamon buns and another Canadian classic, butter tarts.
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The Tempura Fried Maple Leafs are another feature to add to the list of our country's unique eats. From rainbow poutine to pickle ice cream, the deep-fried maple leaf will be right at home in Canada's unique food scene!
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Tempura Fried Maple Leafs
Price: $6
Address: Spirit Tree Estate Cidery, 1137 Boston Mills Rd., Terra Cotta, Caledon, ON
Why You Need It: Show off your patriotism by indulging in this maple leaf dish that oozes with Canadian vibes.
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