subtly sweet
We came back from our New Year’s trip to Canada with armfuls of maple syrup, like some sort of deviant sweetener smugglers.
I can’t help it, I’m addicted to the stuff. It’s #2 on my list of favourite Canadian exports (#1 being hubs, of course).
who knew tree sap could taste so good?
And it pretty much goes with everything – except cheese. First person to show me a tasty cheese and maple recipe earns my lifelong admiration.
oh tiny blender, the stories you could tell
In the meantime, I’m using it on salads. In particular this salad here:
it was a carrot, almond and lettuce salad, in case you’re interested
Pear Maple Vinaigrette (makes about a cup)
- 1/2 large, ripe pear, peeled, cored and cut into small chunks
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- In a food processor, blend the pear with the maple syrup and vinegar.
- Drizzle in the olive oil until completely combined. Serve over salad leaves.
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This sounds fantastic!!! Always looking for fun and interesting new vinaigrettes!
Kenley
Thanks Kenley!
I have a recipe for endive spears with goat cheese, maple glazed pecans and fig jam…..does that count? I love this vinaigrette recipe.
Yes, and you are a genius.
I have linked to your post on my post today of the recipe I mentioned. Thanks for the inspiration to get this post out.
yum! we’re hoping for a good maple-syrup season this year – we tap some of our trees and make our own
i have a great salad recipe that pairs a maple vinaigrette with breaded and baked chevre…the combo works well in this case (but maybe using chevre gets me off on a techicality as it goes with just about anything).
Oooh, I never thought of chevre (which is weird because I adore it). Good call. If I was handing out prizes, I’d be sending one your way…sadly I’m too poor for that sort of thing
haha – i’ll settle for lifelong admiration
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I would have never thought to pair (no pun intended here!!!) Maple syrup & pears together as a vinaigrette. Thank you Ms. Cat.
You’re funny. I enjoy your method of relay text.
I am a vinaigrette junkie as well as maple syrup so this really made my day! Also, there is a recipe on Epicurious for maple cheesecake w/cranberry compote…A-MAZ-ING! Total keeper
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