Simple Butterscotch Pudding

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 C clear Karo Syrup
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Heat until it starts to turn a deep amber
• Add 3 cups room temperature milk to sugar mixture
  • Mix until smooth
  • Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Combine separate thickeners
  • 2 TBL cornstarch (substitute flour if necessary)
  • 3 whole eggs plus three egg yolks
• Temper into egg mixture
• Sprinkle top with cinnamon and nutmeg

STEP BY STEP

1. In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cornstarch and salt.
2. Add just enough milk to make thick paste.
3. In a saucepan, add your paste
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture starts to darken
5. Add in the rest of your liquid, stirring constantly and rapidly
6. “Temper” liquid into the beaten eggs, then add the eggs to the mixture.
7. Cook until it starts to bubble and thicken.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Blend in vanilla with whisk.
10. Pour into dessert cups and chill.