Name: Maple Blueberry Parfait
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups blueberries (18 ounces), divided; 3/4 cup pure maple syrup (preferably Grade B), divided; 1 cup chilled heavy cream; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 6 ounces thin ginger cookies, coarsely crumbled

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Maple Blueberry ParfaitRomulo Yanes

With its ample doses of maple syrup, cream, and the freshest berries, this easy, elegant treat will knock apple pie off its pedestal. True to the spirit of Yankee thrift, any leftover berry mixture can be put to good use at tomorrow's breakfast table, as a topping for pancakes.

Cooks' note:

Blueberry-maple mixture, without lemon juice, can be cooked 3 days ahead and chilled. Bring to room temperature, then add lemon juice and blueberries before assembling parfaits.

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