Maple Syrup Pudding -- recipe

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Maple Syrup Pudding

Original recipe makes 1 - 8 inch square pan  

• 3 tablespoons sugar
  
• 2 tablespoons butter
  
• 1 egg
  
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
  

• 2 teaspoons baking powder
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 3/4 cup Vermont maple syrup
   
• 2/3 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
   
2. In a medium bowl, beat together sugar, butter, egg, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until soft and creamy, at least 10 minutes.
   
3. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the butter mixture a little at a time, alternating with the maple syrup and milk. Just mix enough to moisten. Pour into the prepared pan.
   
4. Bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes. The maple syrup will sink to the bottom, and the top should be lightly browned. Serve warm.