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Birch Syrup Ginger Cookies

  These cookies are one of our favourites to make around the holiday season.  The aroma of the spices lingers in the air and the spiciness of the cookies excites our tastebuds.  The birch syrup helps to pop the ginger flavor while incorporating the traditional molasses flavor of ginger cookies.  This is a no fuss cookie to make which helps to free up your precious time during a busy holiday season.  INGREDIENTS 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour  1 tsp baking soda                 1 Tbsp ground ginger 2 tsp ground cinnamon                                            ...

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Birch Syrup Baked Brussel Sprouts

This is a simple, yet delicious recipe for Brussel sprouts using birch syrup.  This recipe pairs well with turkey, roast chicken, and is a family favourite with Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Ingredients 1 lb brussel sprouts 2 tbsp Birch Syrup 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder 2 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper to taste   Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 400 F 2. Clean and trim sprouts, cut in half. 3. Lightly oil baking pan, place Brussel sprouts flat side down.   4. Place brussel sprouts in oven for 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. 5.  Mix birch syrup with olive oil, onion and garlic powder.  Mix Brussel sprouts with mixture and bake for 5 more minutes. 6....

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Tender Carrots with Maple Birch Syrup Sauce

During the fall fresh carrots are always a favourite of ours from our garden.  This is a simple side dish recipe to add to any meal, it goes great with turkey, chicken and even ham.  The herbs in this recipe are enhanced by the addition of Birch and Maple syrup.  Make this at your next dinner get together, it's sure to be a hit! Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds of carrots 2 cups water 1/2 tablespoon Fallen Leaves Maple Products Birch Syrup 1/4 cup Fallen Leaves Maple Products Amber Maple Syrup 1 tablespoon fresh parsley 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary  Salt and Pepper to taste   Instructions 1. Peel and cut carrots in 1/2 inch thick pieces. 2.  Place carrots in pan with...

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Maple Baked Brie with Candied Pecans

This is a simple, yet delicious dish that pairs perfectly with wine and crackers.  Our recipe for Maple Baked Brie uses candied pecans to top off the gooey cheese with a burst of sweet crunchiness.  This recipe is perfect as an appetizer, or snack when you have company over.   Ingredients 1 8 oz wheel of brie 1/2 cup of Fallen Leaves Maple Products Dark Syrup 1/4 cup of candied pecans Instructions 1.  Preheat oven to 400 F. 2.  Place wheel of brie in brie baker, or oven safe dish just slightly bigger than the cheese. 3.  Pour maple syrup over wheel of cheese and sprinkle candied pecans on top of the cheese. 4.  Place in oven for 10 minutes,...

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Birch Syrup Salad Dressing

This is a delicious way to add some great flavour to a fresh salad.  A few years ago a good friend of mine gave me the great idea of making salad dressing using the Birch Syrup I had made.  Thinking about the unique flavour of Birch Syrup and how it would pair with salad ingredients had me running to the cupboard to make this delicious Birch Syrup Salad Dressing.  It's slightly sweet with a delicious burst of balsamic vinegar and Dijon mustard, simply wonderful on a fresh salad.    Birch Syrup Flavour Birch syrup differs quite a bit from maple syrup in its flavour.  It is often described as being more of a savoury, rather than sweet flavour especially when...

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