Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers
Makes about 4 jars (190 mL or ¾ cup each)

¼ cup (60 mL) butter
2 cups (500 mL) Maple Flakes
1 cup (250 mL) maple syrup
Two 13 oz (385 mL) cans evaporated milk
3 tbsp (45 mL) corn starch
½ cup (125 mL) water
2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
1 cup (250 mL) toasted walnuts, chopped

Melt butter over medium heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add Maple Flakes and maple syrup and stir until crystals dissolve completely. Increase heat and cook until syrup turns very dark. Add evaporated milk and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine cornstarch and water. Add to caramel while stirring vigorously and let boil 1 minute. Pour contents of pan into a blender, add butter and vanilla, and process until sauce is smooth. Mix in nuts. Cool before pouring into jars.