Recipe: Log Cabin Pudding (using maple syrup and vanilla wafers)

LOG CABIN PUDDING

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup maple flavor syrup
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy (whipping) cream
1 cup pecans toasted and chopped
30 vanilla wafer cookies, crushed

In 2 quart saucepan evenly sprinkle gelatin over 1/3 cup water. Let stand 1 minute. Heat over low heat stirring 2 to 3 minutes until gelatin completely dissolves. Do not boil. Remove from heat. Stir in maple syrup.

Pour milk in to medium bowl. With wire whisk stir in gelatin mixture until blended. Set bowl of gelatin mixture in to a larger bowl of ice water. With rubber spatula stir gelatin mixture until it gets very thick; about 15 minutes. Remove gelatin mixture from bowl of water.

Beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold gelatin mixture and pecans in to whipped cream until evenly blended.

Sprinkle half of cookie crumbs over bottom of shallow 2 1/2 quart glass dish. Top with pudding mixture. Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.

Makes 16 servings
Source: Good Housekeeping magazine