Of course, maple syrup is delicious drizzled over pancakes, waffles or French toast, but it’s more versatile than you might think and shouldn’t be overlooked in savoury cooking. Here, we’re sticking to the morning theme but using maple syrup to sweeten sausage patties for the ultimate brunch sandwich, along with a simple maple and black pepper butter. Slather it over the toasted muffins before assembling for a cracking start to the weekend