Maple Fruit Compote Food

CORN PANCAKES WITH MAPLE FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Mix together the cornmeal, salt, soda, flour and butter until the mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk and milk. Stir to moisten and form a batter.
• Combine fresh berries and slices of stone fruit with maple syrup to make the compote to serve with the pancakes.

WARM WINTER FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Cover and simmer 20 minutes. Remove cover and simmer an additional 35 minutes or until liquid is reduced to desired consistency. Serve warm with turkey or pork.
• Recipe note: Compote may be made ahead of serving time. Cover and store in refrigerator. Reheat to a simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
• Garnish with sprigs of fresh rosemary, if desired.

MAPLE FRUIT COMPOTE

Steps:

• Combine the fruit and the maple syrup in a bowl and serve at room temperature, or cover and refrigerate until an hour before serving.

MAPLE PLUM COMPOTE WITH WALNUTS AND VANILLA YOGURT

Steps:

• Place the plums, maple syrup, lemon juice, water, and cinnamon stick in a saucepan on medium-low heat. Once the plum mixture reaches a simmer, stir and reduce the heat. Remove from the heat once the plums have become tender yet still maintain their shape, about 15 minutes. Slightly cool the plums and stir in 1 cup toasted whole walnuts into plum mixture and remove the cinnamon stick. Chop the remaining 1/4 cup toasted walnuts.
• To serve, divide the yogurt among the bowls and spoon Maple Plum Compote over and top with the chopped walnuts.

MAPLE MOUSSE WITH MIXED BERRY COMPOTE

Steps:

• For Mousse:
• Place 2 tablespoons water in small bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over; let stand 10 minutes to soften. Whisk yolks, syrup and 4 tablespoons water in medium metal bowl. Set bowl over saucepan of simmering water (do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water). Whisk constantly until candy thermometer registers 160°F, about 7 minutes. Remove from over water. Add gelatin mixture to yolk mixture; whisk to dissolve. Using electric mixture, beat mixture until cool and slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. Whip cream and maple flavoring in large bowl to medium-stiff peaks. Fold yolks mixture into whipped cream. Divide among 6 glasses. Cover; chill until mousse sets, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.)
• For Compote:
• Puree raspberries in syrup in processor. Strain into heavy large saucepan. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add remaining berries; stir gently just until coated with sauce. Cool completely (berries will thaw as they sit). Spoon over mousse. Garnish with mint.