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Cornmeal porridge with fruit preserve
Cornmeal porridge is a staple food in some Indigenous households and is usually enjoyed in the morning. This version of the recipe is prepared with maple water.
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
20 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
- 1 L (4 cups) maple water
- 500 mL (2 cups) yellow cornmeal, medium grind
- 1 L (4 cups) of fresh or frozen berries
- 250 ml (1 cup) of water
- 30 mL (2 tbsp) of sugar
- 20 mL (4 tsp) maple syrup
Directions
- In a pan, bring maple water to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Stir in cornmeal and fold gently (do not stop or the mixture will clump together). Remove from heat after 8 minutes.
- Prepare fruit preserve: Mix berries, water, and sugar in a pot. Simmer for 15 minutes, until the mixture has reduced by half.
- Divide cornmeal into 4 bowls. Top off with fruit preserve and maple syrup. Serve with berries.
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Tips
- If the porridge is too watery for your liking, cook cornmeal longer until desired thickness.
- If you do not have maple water, you can make your own by mixing 15 mL (1 tbsp) of maple syrup with 500 mL (2 cups) of water.
- Once cooled, leftover fruit preserve can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
