Preserving with Maple

This delicious recipe comes to us from one of our Board members, who also happens to run an awesome company - Vermont Evaporator Company. Ever wondered about preserving foods with maple? Want to shop a bit while you dream up recipes? Read more by visiting their How-To page, and in the meantime, here's a sneak peak:

Maple Pickled Hot Peppers

Wash, stem and slice hot peppers of any (or mixed) varieties and pack in clean jars of appropriate size.

Add a peeled clove of garlic and a sprig of fresh fennel flower (or substitute dill weed) to each jar.

Add a tablespoon or two of maple syrup (or maple sugar). Fill the jar with apple cider vinegar.

Seal, store in the fridge and enjoy on . . . just about everything. The peppers become less hot and more yummy over time with just a touch of sweetness.