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Maple Macadamia Nut Parfait Recipe

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Ingredients And Procedures

1 c Maple syrup

1 c Cold water

1 pk Knox gelatine

1 x Macadamia or other nuts

Soak gelatine in 1/4 cup cold water 5 minutes. Bring syrup to boil. Stir in gelatine - stir until clear. Add remaining cold water. Stir. Refrigerate. When mixture is almost set, beat until fluffy. Put in glasses, then into refrigerator. When serving, decorate with whipped cream, nuts, cherries as desired. By Mrs. Forrest Curtis From Maple Dessert Recipes by Massachusetts Maple Syrup Producers Association P.O. Box 377 Ashfield, MA 01330

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