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Cane Syrup Pie

October 14, 2018 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

In the pantheon of Southern sweeteners, cane syrup ranks high for me. There is this earthy caramel note I adore. Cane syrup is made from a sugar cane breed, ribbon cane, that grows in the South. There are now farmers creating fantastic cane syrups using traditional methods that are well worth seeking out, and the more widely available Steen’s cane syrup is deep and … [Read more...] about Cane Syrup Pie

Southern Candied Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

November 11, 2012 by The Runaway Spoon 1 Comment

Sweet potatoes are a foregone conclusion on the Southern Thanksgiving table.  I would never consider serving mashed white potatoes at the big meal.  For most of my life, I only had sweet potatoes at Thanksgiving, though a pie may have snuck in at some other time during the year.  I have now discovered the joy of sweet potatoes, though, and eat them year-round in … [Read more...] about Southern Candied Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Streusel

Bourbon and Cane Syrup Glazed Carrots

February 8, 2012 by The Runaway Spoon Leave a Comment

Glazed carrots are a classic French preparation.  But I don't always think about that.  Not that it’s difficult, but frankly, I tend to use carrots as an afterthought, raw as a snack, chopped with celery and onions, or simply roasted.  But rarely as a stand-alone star.  Which is a shame, because beautiful, richly colored carrots are a taste treat.  Add a bourbon spiked, cane … [Read more...] about Bourbon and Cane Syrup Glazed Carrots

Cane Syrup Cupcakes

April 18, 2010 by The Runaway Spoon 3 Comments

Any good Southern cook has a supply of sweetening syrups that would put Willy Wonka to shame.  Corn syrup, light and dark, and generally known by its brand name Karo (pronounced KAY-Ro).  Molasses, regular and blackstrap.  Sorghum.  Cane syrup.  Maybe even maple syrup, though that smacks somewhat of the Yankee.  I use them all. Corn syrup for chess pie and pecan pie, molasses … [Read more...] about Cane Syrup Cupcakes

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