Grilled Corn On The Cob With Maple-Chipotle Glaze

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter - (1/2 stick)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 4 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies see * Note
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 ears fresh corn husked

Preparation

Step 1

* Note: Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

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.

This recipe yields 6 servings.