Recipes: Maple
French Toast
2 eggs
2/3 cup milk
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
Dash of nutmeg
8 slices of bread, crusts trimmed
butter for greasing skillet
Pure maple syrup, fruit preserves,
or lemon juice and confectioners'
sugar for topping.
1. Beat the eggs until light. Whish in the milk, maple syrup,
cream, salt, and nutmeg to taste.
2. Dip slices of bread in the egg mixture, one at a time, turning
to coat both sides.
3. Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, then butter
it lightly. Cook the bread for 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until
golden brown.
4. Repeat with remaining bread and batter. Serve with maple syrup.
Maple Yogurt Smoothie
1 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 ripe banana, peeled
Pinch of cinnamon
Several ice cubes, crushed
1. Combine the yogurt, milk, maple syrup, banana, and cinnamon in a
blender.
2. Add the crushed ice and process until smooth. It's fine if shards
of ice remain after the blending. Serve at once.
Note: To crush ice cubes, put them in the folds of a tea towel and
shatter with a hammer.
Yield: 2 servings.
Maple Hot Chocolate
1 cup whole milk
2 ounces (2 squares) semisweet or bittersweet chocolate
1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
Whipped cream or marshmallow cream, optional.
1. Heat the milk and chocolate in a double boiler over simmering
water until the chocolate is melted and well incorporated; do not boil.
2. Remove from heat; stir in the maple syrup. Pour into a mug
and top with whipped cream, if desired.
Yield: 1 large or 2 small servings
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