Mixed Berries with Spiced Maple Syrup
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 284
- Total Fat
- 11
- Saturated Fat
- 5
- Carbohydrates
- 47
- Dietary Fiber
- 4
- Sugar
- 38
- Protein
- 3
- Cholesterol
- 28
- Sodium
- 49
- Total: 15 min
- Active: 10 min
Ingredients
Syrup:
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1 cinnamon stick
1 star anise
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
Pinch of kosher salt
Cream:
1/4 cup heavy cream, chilled
1/4 cup creme fraiche, chilled
2 teaspoons spiced syrup
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Assembly:
3 cups mixed berries, rinsed and halved or quartered if large
2 tablespoons chopped Marcona almonds, optional
Directions
Special equipment:
4 coupe glasses or dessert dishes- 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.