PRIZE RECIPES

WINNING FARE TO MAKE AND SHARE

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Maple Syrup Chai

WORKING TIME 15 minutes

TOTAL TIME 30 minutes

MAKES 4 servings

8 green cardamom pods, cracked and seeds reserved

6 black peppercorns

6 whole cloves

2 cinnamon sticks, plus more for garnish

2 whole star anise, plus more for garnish

1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced

4 black tea bags

2 cups whole milk

2 tablespoons dark maple syrup, plus more to taste

1. Combine cardamom pods and seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, ginger, and 4 cups water in a medium pot. Bring to a boil. Add tea bags then reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in milk and maple syrup. Simmer 5 minutes.

2. Strain through a mesh strainer; discard solids. Serve garnished with cinnamon sticks and star anise, with maple syrup alongside.

Maple-Coconut Granola

WORKING TIME 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME 3 hours (including cooling)

MAKES 9 cups

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1½ cups chopped pecans

½ cup whole flaxseeds

⅔ cup dark maple syrup

½ cup melted coconut oil

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ cup sweetened coconut

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir together oats, pecans, flaxseeds, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.

2. Spread oat mixture on prepared baking sheet and bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in coconut. Bake until fragrant and golden brown, 14 to 16 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in cranberries and chocolate chips.