Best Corn Cob Syrup Recipes

CORN COB JELLY

Steps:

• Remove corn kernels from cobs and save for another recipe or use as a side dish for dinner.
• In a large pot, drop corncobs with about 6-8 cups of water; bring to a boil.
• Boil uncovered for about 10 minutes.
• Throw away the cobs and strain the liquid to remove extra pieces, etc.
• Reserve 3 1/2 cups of liquid. You can throw out the rest.
• Place the corn cob water back into the large pot and stir in the pectin. Bring to a strong boil.
• Add the sugar and bring back to a boil.
• Skim the foam off the top and add a few drops of yellow food coloring if you'd like.
• Ladle the liquid into jelly jars, leaving about 1/2 to 1 inch head-space
• Place the seal and rings on the jar and process the jelly in a water bath for about 10-15 minutes.
• Remove and set aside. As they cool, listen for the jars to pop.
• If for some reason they do not pop, just put that jar into the refrigerator and use it within 2 weeks.
• Shelf life (for popped jars) is 1-2 years

CORN COB MOLASSES

Steps:

• Boil the corncobs about 45 minutes in 3 pints of water. Take out the cobs, strain, and add 1 pound of brown sugar. Boil this down until you get a nice syrup consistency.
• This makes a nice substitute for maple molasses. Enjoy!

CORN COB SYRUP

Steps:

• Cover one dozen large, clean corn cobs with water; boil one to two hours. Drain off the water and strain it (there should be 1 pint of it). Add two pounds of brown sugar to this and boil to desired thickness.

GRILLED CORN ON THE COB WITH MAPLE-CHIPOTLE GLAZE

Steps:

• Bring first 5 ingredients to simmer in heavy small saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until glaze is reduced to 3/4 cup, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. (Glaze can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Prepare barbecue (medium heat). Brush corn with some of glaze. Grill until lightly charred in spots, turning frequently, about 8 minutes. Transfer corn to platter. Brush corn with remaining glaze. Sprinkle generously with salt and serve.
• Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

CREAMY CORN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large pot over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, parsley and butter or margarine. Saute for about 5 minutes, or until onions are tender.
• Add the flour, stirring well, to make a pasty mixture. Whisk in the milk and the broth. Add the corn and the cream cheese and allow to heat through. Add the garlic salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste. Stir together and serve.

JAMIE'S SWEET AND EASY CORN ON THE COB

Steps:

• Fill a large pot about 3/4 full of water and bring to a boil. Stir in sugar and lemon juice, dissolving the sugar. Gently place ears of corn into boiling water, cover the pot, turn off the heat, and let the corn cook in the hot water until tender, about 10 minutes.