Maple Cinnamon Butter Food

SWEET AND HOT MAPLE-CINNAMON COMPOUND BUTTER

Steps:

• In a small pan, heat the maple syrup, crushed red pepper and cinnamon for 5 minutes to let the spices bloom. Take off the heat and let cool.
• Put the butter into a bowl. Add the maple syrup mixture and vanilla and whisk until uniform. Spread on toast if desired.

MAPLE CINNAMON BUTTER

Steps:

• In a food processor, add 2 sticks of butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and maple syrup.
• Pulse for 30 seconds or so until completely blended. For storage, keep in a 2-cup lidded container in the refrigerator.

SWEET POTATO GNOCCHI WITH MAPLE CINNAMON SAGE BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• For the Gnocchi: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Pierce the sweet potato with a fork. Bake the sweet potatoes until tender and fully cooked, between 40 to 55 minutes depending on size. Cool slightly. Cut in half and scoop the flesh into a large bowl. Mash the sweet potatoes and transfer to a large measuring cup to make sure the sweet potatoes measure about 2 cups. Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes back to the large bowl. Add the ricotta cheese, salt, cinnamon, and pepper and blend until well mixed. Add the flour, 1/2 cup at a time until a soft dough forms. Lightly flour a work surface and place the dough in a ball on the work surface. Divide the dough into 6 equal balls. Roll out each ball into a 1-inch wide rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces. Roll the gnocchi over the tines of a fork. Transfer the formed gnocchi to a large baking sheet. Continue with the remaining gnocchi.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the gnocchi in 3 batches and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain the gnocchi using a slotted spoon onto a baking sheet. Tent with foil to keep warm and continue with the remaining gnocchi.
• For the Brown Butter sauce: While the gnocchi are cooking melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted add the sage leaves. Continue to cook, swirling the butter occasionally, until the foam subsides and the milk solids begin to brown. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Careful, the mixture will bubble up. Gently stir the mixture. When the bubbles subside, toss the cooked gnocchi in the brown butter. Transfer the gnocchi to a serving dish and serve immediately.

MAPLE CINNAMON GLAZE FOR CAKES ETC.

Steps:

• In small bowl whisk ingredients til smooth and creamy.
• Add more powdered sugar if too thin.
• Add more maple syrup (or heavy cream or milk) a teaspoons at a time if too thick.
• Drizzle over just about any dessert! Especially good on cakes, coffee cakes and pastries!

CINNAMON MAPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients.
• Pack into containers and refrigerate.

EASY CINNAMON MAPLE BUTTER

Steps:

• With an electric mixer beat all ingredients until smooth and creamy in a bowl.
• Add in more cinnamon to taste if desired and mix again.
• Transfer the mixture to a crock and chill until firm.
• Keep covered with a tight fitting lid or foil when refrigerated.

BUTTERY MAPLE-CINNAMON SYRUP

Steps:

• Stove Top Instructions: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Whisk in maple syrup and cinnamon. Warm to desired temperature and serve.
• Microwave Instructions: In a small microwave-safe bowl, microwave butter for 30 seconds until melted. Whisk in maple syrup and cinnamon. Microwave for an additional 20-30 seconds if desired until syrup reaches preferred temperature.

MAPLE CINNAMON SAGE BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. When the butter has melted add the sage leaves.
• Continue to cook, swirling the butter occasionally, until the foam subsides and the milk solids begin to brown.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Careful, the mixture will bubble up. Gently stir the mixture.
• When the bubbles subside, the sauce is done.