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Maple Syrup Day17th December
Jump to: Maple Syrup Recipes
We're not sure why this date has been chosen to celebrate this sweet delight, especially considering that the syrup is harvested in the springtime. However, it could be that due to its long keeping properties, it was stored and used by the native Indians as an extra energy source during the winter months, which is good enough reason.
The syrup is 'tapped' from the mighty Maple tree by means of boring holes into the trunk which, by the way, has no detrimental effect on the tree. To find out more about maple syrup including its origin and history plus detailed information about its harvesting, visit our Maple Syrup Ingredient Analysis page. Makes for interesting reading.
Nutritionally, maple syrup is a very pure ingredient
with nothing ever being added or taken away in its processing (apart from
water). It contains , calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus,
potassium, sodium and zinc, and good quantities of B complex vitamins,
principally thiamine. Plus it's totally animal free making it suitable for
vegetarians and vegans and is a great substitute for honey in most recipes.
Here are just a few recipes using this superb ingredient.
You can find lots more on the
Maple Syrup page and
throughout the site by using the
search form.
Grilled Grapefruit Veg HT HD 20mins Maple Glazed Scallops HT HD 25mins plus marinating Maple-Roasted Parsnip Soup HT SP 65mins
Main Courses Sesame Chicken HT Chinese 30mins plus marination Maple Ginger Salmon HT MC 30mins plus marinating Canadian Maple Roast Ham HT MC N.America 285mins
Accompaniments Maple and Apple Sauce for Pork HT ACC 25mins Maple Butternut Squash Veg HT ACC 35mins Maple and Mustard Glazed Parsnips Veg ACC British 45mins
Desserts Maple Ice Cream Veg CD DP 20mins plus freezing Vegan Berry Cheesecake Veg CD DP 35mins plus chilling Baked Apples in Maple Syrup Veg HT DP 55mins Baked Maple Custard Veg HT CD DP 55mins
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