Maple Walnut Tapioca Pudding

Turn comforting tapioca pudding
into a special dessert for two
by spiking it with pure maple syrup.

Ingredients:
1 cup low-fat milk
1 large egg, well beaten
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon quick-cooking tapioca
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup, divided
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
Pinch of ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg

Directions:
Combine milk, egg, tapioca
and salt in a medium saucepan.
Let stand for 5 minutes.
Place the saucepan over
medium-low heat and cook,
stirring constantly, until
the mixture comes to a boil,
6 to 18 minutes (depending on your stove).
Remove from the heat;
stir in 1/4 cup syrup and vanilla.
Divide the pudding between 2 ramekins
or custard cups.
Let cool for at least 30 minutes
or refrigerate until chilled.