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Jan

2011

Smucker’s and coffee just seem so right together. Americana at its finest. A wholesome, comforting and splendidly robust coffee and almond recipe that is sure to chase away any winter chill. Watch the snow fly outside and enjoy the fire inside. This coffee recipe is spectacular!

1/3 cup heavy cream, chilled

2 teaspoons plus 4 tablespoons almond or hazelnut flavored syrup*

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons Smucker's® Chocolate Sundae Syrups Ice Cream Topping

1/2 cup hot, fresh strong brewed Folgers® French Roast Coffee OR 1/2 cup hot, fresh strong brewed Folgers® Black Silk Coffee

Sliced almonds or chopped nuts, for garnish

Maraschino cherries with stems, for garnish

1. Whip heavy cream and 2 teaspoons almond syrup in chilled small bowl with electric mixer on low speed until cream begins to thicken. Beat on high speed to desired consistency. Chill.

2. Pour milk into 1-quart microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until hot but not boiling. Whisk until foamy.

3. Pour 2 tablespoons almond syrup and 1 tablespoon chocolate syrup into each of two standard-size coffee cups.

4. Microwave on high 20 seconds to warm syrups. Stir 1/4 cup hot coffee into each cup.

5. Add steamed milk to brim of cup. Top with dollop of almond whipped cream. Garnish with nuts and cherries.

Serve immediately.

* A variety of flavored syrups that enhance coffee drinks are available in supermarket coffee aisles, specialty coffee houses, gourmet food stores and online.

Recipe and photo recipe courtesy of The J.M. Smucker Company.