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Holiday Newsletter 2022
November 20, 2022 | Blog, In The News
After an exceptionally long and warm Vermont fall, it is starting to feel more like winter is approaching. The days are shorter, most leaves have fallen and we’ve had a couple of light snows. This is good news for our sugar maples which need several months of dormancy in order to produce sweet maple sap in the spring.
We’re packaging our delicious maple syrup in all shapes and sizes for your holiday gift giving.
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Spring 2022 Newsletter
May 21, 2022 | Blog, Featured Article, In The News
Sugaring season in the northeast ended in mid-April. The taps have been pulled and our sugar maples are now in the phase of growing leaves which will begin the process of making next year’s sugar through photosynthesis. We are also continuing the cycle of preparation for next year’s season. Right now the most pressing job is to cut, split and dry wood to be used in our wood fired evaporator. Read on for more news from the farm and delicious,
» Read more about: Spring 2022 Newsletter »Rustic Maple Apple Compote
September 26, 2021 | Featured Recipe, Recipes, Sweet
Maple syrup and Vermont apples are a classically delicious combination. This recipe combines the two to create a chunky, rustic compote. It’s delicious on its own or serve with ice cream, yogurt and a sprinkle of granola or as a side with savory dishes. You can choose to peel the apples or cook unpeeled. Either way is delicious!
2 pounds apples,
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Maple Sugar Smoked Cherry Bounce
A delicious cordial made from fresh cherries, maple sugar and brandy or whiskey. Read More...
Maple Sugar Strawberry Sauce
Maple Sugar Strawberry SauceIt’s May in Vermont and the stores are packed with strawberries. Our own local strawberries won’t be available until June, but it’s hard to resist buying this delicious little fruit as soon as it becomes available. This sauce can be used in a myriad of ways. Try it over cheesecake, ice cream or Greek yogurt. It’s also a fantastic addition to savory dishes. Serve it alongside a roasted pork loin or on a cheese platter.
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Maple Shortbread With Maple GlazeThis recipe comes to me from a great friend and baker, Joanna Beall. She has created endless delights using maple sugar and maple syrup! This recipe also calls for maple extract, which is a natural flavoring and will enhance the maple-y flavor. Bake up some cookies for those you love!
- 1 cup cold butter cut into cubes
- 8 tbsp Couching Lion Maple Sugar
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp maple extract
Mix flour and salt,
» Read more about: Maple Shortbread With Maple Glaze »Aunt Myra’s Maple Vinaigrette
Aunt Myra’s Maple VinaigretteThis vinaigrette has been part of family gatherings for as long as I can remember. My aunt Myra is a great cook, with a focus on health and well being. This vinaigrette is amazing on sales butalso great on steamed vegetables.
Maple Vinaigrette
YIELD
Makes about 1/2 cup
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
- 2 Cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons balsamic,
Peaches in maple whiskey syrup
September 8, 2019 | Featured Recipe, Recipes, Sweet
We have had an exceptional peach season here in Vermont! This is the first time my trees really produced and the branches are bent right to the ground. I was worried the tree might break so I picked a bunch of peaches to remove some of the weight. Naturally I found a way to preserve them with maple syrup!
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