Ingredients

  • 3 cups vanilla soymilk
  • 3 Tbs. maple syrup, plus more to taste
  • 1 tsp. ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 18 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup instant polenta
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, plus 4 additional toasted whole pecans for garnish

Method

  • Blend soymilk, maple syrup, ginger, cinnamon and salt in saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat immediately to medium-low.
  • Whisk in polenta in a slow, steady stream.
  • Cook, whisking often, until mixture thickens to a loose consistency, for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Stir in cranberries and pecans, and add more maple syrup, if desired.
  • To serve, spoon into individual ramekins or small bowls.
  • Top with a pecan, and serve.