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Maple Cornbread

Maple Cornbread
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Maple Cornbread is a warm, moist, and buttery treat that combines the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup with the rustic texture of classic cornbread. Perfect as a cozy snack or a side dish, this easy-to-make recipe features simple pantry ingredients and provides a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors suitable for any season.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium grind)
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare: Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal after baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. This ensures even rising and a balanced flavor throughout the cornbread.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, melt the unsalted butter and then whisk it together with the pure maple syrup, milk, and egg. The warmth of the melted butter helps the ingredients blend smoothly, creating a rich but light batter.
  4. Blend Wet and Dry Components: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until just combined. Overmixing can lead to a dense texture, so stop when the batter looks uniform and slightly lumpy.
  5. Bake to Perfection: Pour the batter into your prepared pan and place it in the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the Maple Cornbread to cool slightly before cutting. This resting time helps it set so your slices hold together perfectly for serving.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the butter: Using melted unsalted butter keeps the cornbread tender and adds rich flavor.
  • Use real maple syrup: Pure syrup makes a huge difference in taste compared to imitation or pancake syrups.
  • Mix gently: Avoid overmixing to prevent a dense crumb—fold just until combined.
  • Check baking times: Ovens vary, so start checking your Maple Cornbread at 20 minutes for perfect results.
  • Let it rest: Cooling briefly before slicing helps the texture firm up without drying out.

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