Maple Vanilla Syrup Food

VANILLA MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Pour maple syrup into a saucepan. Split vanilla bean in half lengthwise; scrape seeds into syrup. Place vanilla bean in syrup. Cook over medium-low heat 5 minutes. Remove from heat; discard vanilla bean.

MAPLE-VANILLA SYRUP

Steps:

• Place the white sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover pan, and simmer 8 minutes. Stir in maple extract and vanilla. Cool completely, then pour into glass jars, cover, and refrigerate.

SIMPLE MAPLE VANILLA BAKED PEARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). I don't line my baking sheet when I make these, but you absolutely can with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
• Cut pears in half, then cut a small sliver off the underside so the pears sit flat when placed upright on the baking sheet. See video above for visual. Using a large or medium cookie scoop or melon baller (or even a teaspoon), core out the seeds. Arrange pears, facing up, on the baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with cinnamon- feel free to add more cinnamon if you'd like.
• Whisk the maple syrup and vanilla extract together in a small bowl. Drizzle most of it all over the pears, reserving about 2 Tablespoons for after the pears are finished baking.
• Bake pears for about 25 minutes until soft and lightly browned on the edges. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with remaining maple syrup mixture. Serve warm with granola and yogurt. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

MAPLE VANILLA ICED COFFEE

Steps:

• Make the maple-vanilla syrup
• In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add maple syrup along with the vanilla bean and the seeds scraped from the vanilla bean. Bring to a low boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let sit for 30 minutes.
• Discard vanilla bean and stir in vanilla extract.
• Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container. Keeps for about 2 weeks.
• Make the maple vanilla iced coffee (and be happy)
• Fill a large glass with ice. Pour iced coffee concentrate over the top. Drizzle in maple syrup and add a splash of half-and-half if desired. Stir and serve with a straw.

ORANGE MAPLE PANCAKES & SYRUP

Steps:

• To make the syrup, combine maple syrup, vanilla, orange juice, and zest in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove when hot (do not allow to boil). Keep warm.
• To make the pancakes, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add milk, orange juice, maple syrup, zest, butter, and eggs. Stir just until combined (little lumps are okay).
• Heat a griddle or a 12- to 14-inch skillet over a medium flame. When hot, brush lightly with vegetable oil. Using a 1/4-cup measure, pour batter onto hot griddle, making a few pancakes at a time. Cook until big bubbles form on top and edges are golden. Flip with a spatula and continue cooking until undersides are also golden.Transfer serving plate.
• Repeat with remaining batter, brushing griddle with additional oil if pancakes begin to stick. Serve warm with butter and orange-maple syrup.

VANILLA SNOW WITH HOT MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan bring the water, sugar and vanilla bean to a boil. Once it's boiled, pour into a shallow 9 by 13-inch glass baking dish and let cool to room temperature. Place in the freezer and freeze solid, at least 6 hours or overnight. To serve, scrape the frozen vanilla ice with a spoon to shave it. Place shaved ice in bowls that have been in the freezer. In a small saucepan, bring the maple syrup to the softball stage, 240 degrees F. Immediately take off the heat and drizzle over the vanilla ice. It will slightly harden and become chewy. You can also roll up the syrup on a lollipop stick.

CINNAMON SYRUP RECIPE

Steps:

• Bring maple syrup to a simmer over medium heat. Add cinnamon sticks and reduce heat slightly.
• Simmer 5-10 minutes over low-medium heat.
• Remove from heat and let steep for at least 10 minutes.
• Remove cinnamon sticks before serving.
• Pour syrup into a glass container or bottle with a lid. Refrigerate.

MIXED BERRIES WITH SPICED MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the spices. Cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, creme fraiche, 2 teaspoons of the spiced syrup and vanilla. Using a large whisk or handheld mixer, beat until the cream thickens and soft peaks begin to form (careful not to over whip).
• Divide the berries among 4 coupe glasses or dessert dishes. Dollop with the whipped creme fraiche and drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of the syrup. Sprinkle with almonds, if using. Leftover syrup will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a sealed jar.

VANILLA MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the syrup and vanilla extract in a small saucepan and mix well. Heat until warm.

MAPLE CHEESECAKE BARS WITH VANILLA BEAN WHIPPED CREAM

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F.
• Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil hanging over sides of pan. Combine graham crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 min.
• Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup of the remaining sugar in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add 1/2 cup maple syrup; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
• Bake 45 to 50 min. or until center of cheesecake is almost set. Cool completely.
• Refrigerate 4 hrs.
• Use foil handles to transfer cheesecake from pan to cutting board. Cut vanilla bean piece lengthwise in half. Use tip of knife to scrape seeds from pod into medium bowl. Discard pod. Add whipping cream and remaining sugar to vanilla bean seeds; beat on medium speed until soft peaks form. Spread onto top of cheesecake.
• Combine oranges and pomegranate seeds; spoon over cheesecake. Drizzle with remaining maple syrup.