Tag: maple syrup

Maple Sweetened Strawberry Ice Cream

Maple Sweetened Strawberry Ice Cream - delicious and subtly sweet with bright, tangy flavor. Sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined white sugar. Gluten-free. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

I’m sure I’m breaking some unwritten food blogging rule that says you shouldn’t post two similar recipes back to back, but earlier this week my refrigerator was overflowing with all the fresh strawberries I had picked, so rather than see them go bad I decided to make Maple Sweetened Strawberry Ice Cream and it came out so delicious that I just had to share!  I had an old recipe for homemade strawberry ice cream in my files that I dug out and I simply replaced the 1¼ cups of white granulated sugar it called for with ¾ cup of pure maple syrup.  Aside from being able to control/lessen the sweetness (most ice cream is way too sweet), an added benefit of using maple syrup was that the liquids did not need to be heated in order to dissolve the granulated sugar.  Since the maple syrup was already in liquid form it just needed to be combined with the strawberries/puree and other ingredients.  So, not only is Maple Sweetened Strawberry Ice Cream a tad healthier than your typical strawberry ice cream, it’s also a little easier to make. (more…)

Strawberry Chicken Pecan Salad

Strawberry Chicken Pecan Salad with Feta Cheese and Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette - a salad with a magical combination of flavors and textures, and the ultimate salad for strawberry season! | QueenofMyKitchen.com

The strawberry season is in full swing here in Massachusetts and my family and I have been enjoying its bounty.  We are blessed to live within a mile of two “pick you own” strawberry fields and have several other farm stands nearby that are bursting with fresh strawberries this time of year. I always make a point of trying at least one new recipe each year using fresh strawberries, and normally this includes some type of dessert, but strawberries are delicious in salads too, as I discovered when I made Strawberry Chicken Pecan Salad.  What makes this salad so exceptional is that it pairs fresh strawberries with other ingredients that highlight its flavor perfectly.  Maple syrup intensifies the berry flavor, balsamic vinegar adds a pleasant tartness, and salty feta helps to balance some of the sweetness.  The result is a salad where the essence of fresh strawberries really shines through. (more…)

Maple Glazed Pumpkin Seed Clusters

Maple Glazed Pumpkin Seed Clusters - raw pumpkin seeds roasted in coconut oil, coated with fall scented spices, and glazed with pure maple syrup. | QueenofMyKitchen.com

This recipe for Maple Glazed Pumpkin Seed Clusters comes with a warning – you will NOT be able to stop eating these!  The combination of salty, maple sweetness is seriously addictive. Fortunately these delicious little clusters are a healthy treat, as they contain no refined sugar and are roasted in coconut oil instead of the overly processed oils that are typically used for roasting nuts and seeds.  In addition, pumpkin seeds are one of the best plant sources of zinc, a mineral that is important for optimum immune function.  Maple Glazed Pumpkin Seed Clusters are super simple to make – just a couple of minutes of prep and 20 minutes in the oven. (more…)

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