{"id":21247,"date":"2024-07-09T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-09T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/?p=21247"},"modified":"2024-10-09T17:01:10","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T16:01:10","slug":"maple-products-from-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/maple-products-from-canada\/","title":{"rendered":"Maple Products from Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Naturally sweet.<\/h3>\n<p>So, let me nail my colours to the mast \u2026or in this case hang my accolade from a tree! I am an unapologetic fan of Canadian Maple products. Having lived in Montreal, Qu\u00e9bec, I grew to love the flavour of maple syrup and appreciated the passion of the producers.<\/p>\n<p>Each year in spring as maple sap, frozen solid over the long, cold winter, starts to thaw the maple tapping season begins. The sap flows back down towards the base of the tree which is then tapped. The sap is collected in buckets and taken to a sugar shack where it is boiled down to make maple syrup. It takes about 40 litres of sap to make just one litre of syrup.<\/p>\n<p>Maple syrup comes in four different styles and colours, each one having its own character and flavour:<\/p>\n<p>Golden maple syrup has a light and delicate taste and is mostly produced from the syrup collected at the very beginning of the season.<\/p>\n<p>Amber maple syrup has a rich taste and is the most commonly used style found in the UK. It is light in colour, it has a pure, rich taste and is ideal for using in vinaigrettes or drizzled over sweet and savoury dishes. It is perhaps the most versatile maple syrup and the perfect introduction to this fabulous, sweet liquid.<\/p>\n<p>Dark maple syrup has a robust and lingering flavour and is my favourite of all the maple syrup grades. It presents a stronger maple flavour and is perfect for cooking both savoury and sweet dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Very Dark maple syrup has a strong taste, is almost mahogany in colour and is a wonderful ingredient for cooking with game and strong meats.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have used maple syrup you will find it an indispensable addition to your pantry. Maple sugar can replace your regular refined variety in your favourite dishes, and the syrup will enhance and add depth when basting or glazing meats. A simple drizzle of maple syrup finishes a classic vanilla ice cream. Pour over cool cardamom rice pudding. Finish a platter of feta cheese and prosciutto with a splash or two.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a recipe from Maple from Canada, www.maplefromcanada.co.uk<\/p>\n<h4>Maple and Whiskey Liqueur Christmas Profiteroles<\/h4>\n<p><strong>For the choux buns:<\/strong><br \/>\n250ml milk<br \/>\n100g unsalted butter<br \/>\n\u00bc tsp salt<br \/>\n1 tbsp of pure maple syrup (preferably amber syrup for its rich taste)<br \/>\n150g plain flour<br \/>\n4 eggs, lightly beaten<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the maple and whiskey liqueur filling:<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-21305 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/maple-profiteroles.png\" alt=\"Maple Profiteroles\" width=\"496\" height=\"370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/maple-profiteroles.png 683w, https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/maple-profiteroles-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/maple-profiteroles-150x112.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 496px) 100vw, 496px\" \/><\/strong><br \/>\n200ml double cream<br \/>\n50g mascarpone<br \/>\n4 tbsp pure maple syrup (preferably amber)<br \/>\n1 tsp vanilla extract<br \/>\n30ml your favourite whiskey liqueur<br \/>\n25ml whiskey<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the maple caramel sauce:<\/strong><br \/>\n150g maple spread<br \/>\n100ml double cream<br \/>\n10g salted butter<\/p>\n<p><strong>For the chocolate sauce:<\/strong><br \/>\n50g cocoa powder<br \/>\n100g maple\u202fsugar<br \/>\n1 pinch of salt<br \/>\n50ml water<br \/>\n70ml double cream<\/p>\n<h4>Method<\/h4>\n<p><strong>To make the profiterole dough:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Preheat oven to\u202f180\u00b0C. Prepare your baking sheet with baking parchment or non-stick mat.<br \/>\nIn a saucepan, add the milk, maple\u202fsyrup,\u202fsalt and butter. Bring to a boil and remove from the heat.<br \/>\nQuickly add the flour and stir with a rubber spatula.<br \/>\nReturn the saucepan to a medium-high heat and continue to stir until the paste is smooth and shiny.\u202fThis should take about 1-2 minutes.\u202fThe mixture will pull away from the sides of the pan and leave a thin coating of cooked paste on the bottom when ready.<br \/>\nTransfer the paste to a stand mixer bowl fitted with a paddle attachment. Mix on low while the choux\u202fcools\u202fdown.<br \/>\nGradually add the eggs and mix until combined.<br \/>\nPrepare a piping bag with a round nozzle and transfer in the choux paste.<br \/>\nPipe the choux paste onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving roughly 2 inches between each. You should have enough for approximately\u202f35\u202fbuns.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To make the maple and whiskey liqueur filling:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and whisk\u202fwith an electric mixer for 3-5 minutes until soft peaks form. Transfer to a piping bag.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To make the maple caramel sauce:<br \/>\n<\/strong>On low heat, boil the maple spread and double cream in a pan for 2 minutes.<br \/>\nAdd the salted butter. Stir well, then set the maple caramel aside for later.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To make the chocolate sauce:<br \/>\n<\/strong>In a saucepan, whisk together the cocoa powder and maple sugar until all lumps are removed.<br \/>\nAdd the salt, double cream and water.<br \/>\nBring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce to a simmer, stirring constantly.<br \/>\nSimmer for about 2 minutes, then remove from heat. Set aside to cool.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Assembly:<br \/>\n<\/strong>Using a small knife, cut the choux buns in half.<br \/>\nPipe some filling in the bottom of the choux buns. Replace the top of the choux buns.<br \/>\nPlace the profiteroles on a large plate or a dish in a pyramid or tower shape.<br \/>\nPour the warm chocolate sauce on top, followed by the maple caramel sauce, and serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Naturally sweet. So, let me nail my colours to the mast \u2026or in this case hang my accolade from a tree! I am an unapologetic fan of Canadian Maple products. 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