MEAL IDEAS WITH A TOUCH OF MAPLE |
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Maple syrup contains 68% carbohydrates, while most other syrups contain 100%. While it has virtually the same calorie content as white cane sugar (50 calories/Tbsp), maple syrup contains significant amounts of calcium (20 mg/Tbsp) and potassium (35 mg/Tbsp), small amounts of iron and phosphorous, and trace amounts of B vitamins. Its sodium content is low (2 mg/Tbsp).
Maple Spare Ribs
| 3 pounds of lean pork spareribs | 1 small onion, finely chopped |
| 3/4 cup pure maple syrup | 1 tablespoon chili sauce |
| 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar | 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard | salt and pepper to taste |
1.) Arrange ribs in a roasting pan and roast in a 400 degree oven for 30 minutes.
2.) Combine the above ingredients in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
3.) Reduce oven to 350 degrees, brush ribs with the sauce and bake uncovered for 45 to 60 minutes, basting often.
Pork and maple syrup is a great combination, so is seafood and maple, poultry and maple or anything and maple.
For a quick meal cut pork tenderloin cross-wise into 1 inch slices. Pound into 1/4 inch medallions. Sprinkle with sage or rosemary. Dredge lightly in flour and sauté in a little butter and olive oil. Serve with warm maple syrup or a sauce of maple syrup and melted crabapple jelly.
Variations: add chopped fresh ginger root when you cook, sprinkle dried cranberries or toasted nuts over the meat before serving.
Spiced Maple Pears
| 2 cinnamon sticks | 6 ripe pears, peeled with stems in place |
| 6 cloves | 8 cracked cardamom seeds |
| 2 cups medium-sweet white wine | 3/4 cup pure maple sugar |
| 2 tablespoons sugar |
1.) Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Place cinnamon sticks in a deep 2 quart casserole. Push a clove inside each pear lay them on their sides in the dish. Scatter the cardamom seeds on top of the pears.
2.) In a medium saucepan over low heat, gently cook the wine, maple syrup, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Pour over pears, they should be half covered. Add more wine or water if necessary.
3.) Cover the pears and poach for 45 to 60 minutes or until tender, basting occasionally. Cool slightly, remove spices before serving. They may also be served chilled.
Maple Yogurt
You don't have to cook to enjoy maple's goodness. Simply stir in a tablespoon or two of maple syrup into a bowl of plain or vanilla yogurt and top with a sprinkle of granola, chopped fresh fruit, raisin, dried cranberries, chopped nuts, wheat germ, or even chocolate chips.
Maple Pumpkin Bread
| 1 1/2 cup grade 'B' maple syrup | 1 1/2 cup sugar |
| 4 eggs | 1 cup oil |
| 3 cups mashed pumpkin or squash | 3/4 teaspoon baking powder |
| 1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon | 4 1/2 cups flour |
| 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda | 1 1/2 teaspoon cloves |
| 1 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg | |
| makes 3 standard loaves or 5-6 small loaves | |
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
Beat first 4 ingredients together. Add pumpkin. Add dry ingredients. Bake for 20 minutes or until done.
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