Cranberry Maple Cornbread
Makes:
6 servings
Utensil:
1 ½ Qt./1.4 L Sauce Pan with Cover
small mixing bowl
medium mixing bowl
Contributed By:
Cathy Vogt
Certified Health Coach & Natural Foods Chef
Recipe Description:
Cornbread is a delicious and festive addition to any meal. Fresh and dried cranberries add a pop of sweet and tart flavor. No need to turn the oven on!
Dry Ingredients
1
cup
organic cornmeal, finely ground
(132
g)
1⁄2
cup
organic whole wheat pastry flour
(60
g)
1
teaspoon
baking powder, aluminum-free
(5
g)
1⁄4
teaspoon
sea salt
(1.5
g)
Wet Ingredients
1
cup
fat-free buttermilk
(240
ml)
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
(5
ml)
2
large
eggs
1⁄4
cup
maple syrup
(81
g)
1⁄2
cup
fresh cranberries, chopped
(55
g)
1⁄2
cup
dried cranberries, chopped
(60
g)
Directions:
- Sift cornmeal, whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine buttermilk, vanilla extract, eggs, maple syrup and cranberries. Whisk thoroughly to combine.
- Add dry mixture to wet mixture and gently stir to combine just until moistened. Do not over mix.
- Lightly coat bottom and sides of pan with coconut or vegetable oil spray.
- Pour cornbread mixture into pan. Place cover on pan.
- Turn heat to medium. When Vapo-Valve™ clicks steadily, reduce heat to low and cook for 20 - 30 minutes or until done.
- Turn off heat when done. Remove and wipe any excess water from cover, and place back on pan. Let cornbread rest for 10 minutes.
- Loosen cornbread around sides using a small knife. Place a serving dish on pan and invert cornbread onto dish.
Tips:
- Substitute buttermilk with a non-dairy milk.
- For breakfast, serve cornbread as is; for lunch, with soup; and for dinner, with roasted turkey, chicken or your favorite vegan entree.