Winter is not going away in a graceful manner this year. I can't really blame it for wanting to hang onto its life, after all, that's what the world is all about. The foods we prepare at home helps to cope with the wet, cold weather, making our "nests" cozy and comfortable. Most maple syrup producers are wrapping up their seasons, and deserve a good long rest. Now that we've got plenty of fresh syrup, it's time to celebrate in our kitchens!
Maple syrup isn't just for pouring over hotcakes or waffles (even though it takes those foods to a much higher level!). Today Sue Nelson is our guest blogger, sharing some of her favorite recipes made with pur Ohio maple syrup.
Sue gave me a bag of her homemade maple popcorn. Jim was crazy for it, saying it was the better than any of the maple popcorn he'd bought at the festivals we had attended.
Maple syrup isn't just for pouring over hotcakes or waffles (even though it takes those foods to a much higher level!). Today Sue Nelson is our guest blogger, sharing some of her favorite recipes made with pur Ohio maple syrup.
Sue gave me a bag of her homemade maple popcorn. Jim was crazy for it, saying it was the better than any of the maple popcorn he'd bought at the festivals we had attended.
Sue writes: These along with the maple fried apples (shared in the story about Nelsonstrail) are some of our favorite items made with pure maple syrup!
Enjoy!
Sue
Appropriately, today's quilt block honoring National Quilt Month is the Maple Leaf. You can find the instructions from About.com here.
Marcheta *umm, umm, umm, umm, YUM!
P.S. Correction on the Nelson's phone number: it is (740) 360- 6967
Maple Coated Nuts
by Sue Nelson
1 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons water
3 cups toasted nuts
Mix together syrup, butter and water and boil until it reaches 275 degrees F. When syrup is ready stir in the 3 cups nuts until well coated - cashews or pecans are great! Spread on non-stick tray or waxed paper to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Maple Baked Beans
by Sue Nelson
2 28 oz. cans prepared baked beans (Bushes Country Style are great)
1/3 cup ketchup
1/3 cup maple syrup
Drain as much liquid as possible from the canned beans, then add ketchup and maple syrup to them in a slow cooker. Cook on low for around 4 hours with the lid cracked open so moisture can escape and beans thicken to your taste, stirring occasionally. Also great with smoked sausage, cooked onion and celery added - makes a meal!
Maple syrup and ketchup are really to taste - you may prefer to add more of one or the other.
Maple Syrup Marshmallows
By Mary Lou Fike of Ashland, Ohio
Boil to 240 degrees 1 cup maple syrup and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Soak 1 tablespoon gelatin and 1/3 cup cold water.
Mix together, transfer to large mixing bowl and beat 12 to 15 minutes.
Drop by teaspoon onto pan dusted with confection powdered sugar.
Make sure to cover top with confection powdered sugar.
Sue Nelson adds:
I make a triple batch and spread it in a 9 by 13 pan that has been sprayed with none stick spray and well coated with confection powdered sugar. Coat top of marshmallow well with confection powered sugar and let set up well - even overnight. Dump out onto wax paper and cut with a pizza cutter that is well coated with confection powdered sugar and cut the marshmallow to size. Cover all edges of marshmallows with confection powered sugar.
Store in an air-tight container.
Super toasted!
Maple Popcorn
by Janet Motter of Shiloh, Ohio
2/3 cup unpopped corn
3 tablespoons water
1 1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
Pop corn - making sure to remove all unpopped kernels. Mix together syrup, water and butter in pot. Boil until it reaches 275 degrees F. When syrup is ready pour over popcorn and stir until well coated and spread on non-stick tray or wax paper to cool. Store in an airtight container. Just like carmel corn, but better!
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