Maple Berry Smooch Recipes

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.

Steps:

• In a large sttainless steel saucepan, combine berry purée, maple syrup, apple juice and lemon juice.
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add pectin, stirring untl dissolved. Bring to a full rolling boil; boil hard 1 minutes. Remove from heat; skim foam.
• Ladle smooch into hot jars following directions in product insert and leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Heat process - boil filled jars - in boiling water canner 10 minutes. Cool, check seals. Store in cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

Steps:

• Heat first 3 ingredients in a bowl for 45 seconds, or until berries are thawed and have released their juices.
• Lightly mash the berries until the sauce no longer has any big chunks, and mix in flour and sweetener.
• Enjoy over pancakes, waffles, crepes, or whatever you want! Great with margarine and a dollop of Cool Whip.

Steps:

• Set oven to 325°F.
• Grease a 8-in square baking pan.
• Place cranberries in prepared pan.
• Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar and pecans.
• In a mixing bowl, beat the eggs, extract, butter, flour and remaining sugar until smooth.
• Spread the mixture over the cranberry mixture.
• Bake for 1 hour, or until cake test done.
• Run a knife around the edges of dish; immediately invert onto a serving plate.
• Cut into serving-size pieces.
• Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.

Steps:

• In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, briefly mix both flours, the baking powder, baking soda and salt on low speed. Add half the butter and paddle until fully mixed into the flour, 2 to 3 minutes. (This will coat the flour with butter so the scones are tender.)
• Add the remaining butter to the bowl of the stand mixer. Pulse the mixer three or four times to mix the pieces into the dough while keeping them whole. (This step will give you small pieces of butter in the dough, which will help the scones be a bit flaky.)
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the crème fraîche, maple syrup, buttermilk and yolk until thoroughly mixed. Stir in the blueberries. With the mixer on low, pour the blueberry mixture into the flour mixture, and paddle on low for about 10 seconds to get some of the liquid mixed into the flour. Stop the mixer, and mix the rest of the loose flour into the dough by hand: Gather and lift the dough with your hands and turn it over in the bowl several times until all the loose flour is mixed in. Shape the dough into a ball, wrap it well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or for up to 1 day. (This gives the flour time to fully absorb the liquid.)
• Heat the oven to 350 degrees, and position a rack in the center. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Using a 1/2-cup measuring cup or ice cream scoop, scoop out 8 mounds of chilled dough, and place them on the baking sheet a few inches apart. Bake scones for 35 to 45 minutes, rotating the baking sheet midway through the baking time, until the scones are evenly golden brown and firm when you press them.
• While the scones are baking, make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar and enough maple syrup to make a thick, spreadable glaze. Use immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Rewhisk before using.
• As soon as you remove the scones from the oven, use a pastry brush to brush them with the glaze while they're warm. Let cool on the baking sheet for 30 minutes, then serve.