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Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Maple Pudding

Maple Pudding
Maple a wonderful fall flavor.  To me, it is right up there with pumpkins and apples.  Usually when I think of using maple syrup it usually is on pancakes, waffles, in hot cider, french toast, etc.  I never thought of it used as a main ingredient in pudding.

I found a recipe for Maple Pudding in Good Housekeeping magazine that is super easy to make.  Start by whisking together some milk, and cornstarch until they are smooth.  Then you heat up some milk, maple syrup, butter, vanilla extract and salt until the mixture begins to boil.  The recipe instructed to stir occasionally, but I stirred continuously.  I didn't want the milk to stick to the bottom of the pan.  Next the heat is reduced to a simmer and you whisk in the cornstarch mixture.  The pudding is cooked until the mixture thickens.  Pour the pudding into 6 parfait or other serving dishes, cover with plastic wrap against the surface of the pudding and refrigerate until cold.

I served the pudding with a gingersnap cookie but a nice dollop of whipped cream would do nicely.  This pudding has a deep rich maple flavor which is  perfect  for the holidays.   The family enjoyed this dessert.  The rich maple flavor hit the spot and it was so easy to make.

Maple Pudding
Good Housekeeping Magazine

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt




Directions:
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup whole milk and cornstarch until smooth.  In a 3-quart saucepan, heat 1 1/2 cups whole milk, maple syrup, butter, vanilla extract, and salt to boiling on high, stirring occasionally (I stirred constantly).

Cornstarch and Milk
Milk, Maple Syrup, Butter, Vanilla Extract, Salt











2. Reduce heat to simmer.  Whisk in cornstarch mixture; cook until mixture thickens whisking constantly.
3. Transfer to 6 parfait glasses (or other serving dish) cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until cold.

Pudding Covered With Plastic Wrap
Makes 6 servings







8 comments:

  1. The pudding looks delicious, and I love the flavor of maple. This may become our Christmas dessert -- thanks for posting the recipe!

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  2. I haven't had Maple Pudding in years, Geraldine. I avoid making pudding on my electric stove. It seems no matter how I try, I usually burn the bottom:( I would love to try again. Maple Pudding would make a wonderful dessert for dinner. Nice touch with the gingersnaps:)

    Thank you so much for sharing...

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  3. I also love maple syrup or maple sugar, and have never thought of flavoring pudding with it. Great idea! When I make puddings like that I use the microwave on a medium-high setting -- somehow the simmering happens more easily without the risk of scorching.
    Best wishes from Mae, food blog: maefood.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks for the suggestion. I am going to make this for Thanksgiving so I will give the microwave method a try:)

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  4. Geraldine, I love maple syrup and so does my family but I have never made a pudding with maple syrup before - your recipe looks so delicious and creamy, I am sure that the pudding is just wonderful and would be a huge hit with my family!

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  5. That looks delicious! I have never heard of maple pudding before, but now I must try it.

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