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Alma's Sweet Corn

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"Sweeter than creamed corn sweet corn recipe. Corn can be refrigerated or frozen." — Nathan

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Original recipe makes 12 servings Change Servings

12 ears corn, husks and silk removed
1 1/2 cups water

1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons salt

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Directions

Slice corn from the cob into a large skillet, leaving about a third of the kernel still on the cob. Using the back of the knife, scrape all of the juice and remaining kernels into the skillet. Stir in water, sugar, and salt and cook over medium high heat until sugar has dissolved, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving.

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PREP 30 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 40 mins

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Being from Iowa, I would have to say that the addition of sugar to fresh sweet corn is sacriledge, lol.....as well as unnecessary. Real sweet corn will not need it!! But this is a good idea if you have to use corn from a can; drain about half the liquid, add a couple pats of butter, a tsp. or so (to taste) of sugar and a dash of salt. Simmer while you get the rest of the meal together, serve. Makes canned corn pretty tasty!

—megannsmom

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May 04, 2009

This recipie is fast, easy to make and tastes great! I increased the salt by 1//2 tsp and the corn was perfect!

—ruthey

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5 Ratings

May 12, 2009

When I visited Trader Joe's today, they had corn on the cob--unusual for them, so I picked up a couple of ears, remembering this new recipe. I scaled it to 2 servings, and I added only half the salt but all of the sugar (we don't have sweet corn here in Socal this time of year, if ever!). I was hoping it would be like creamed corn, and it was in texture. If I make it again, I would reduce the sugar to 1/4 and leave the salt at 1/2. But it was good, and it lives up to its name. It may be a good jumping off point for other additions--like minced sweet red peppers or something. I love the idea of this, so I'll play with it!

—Marianne

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Jul 13, 2009

This simply was not any good. We followed the recipe to a T (how could you not with as few of ingredients) and nobody in my family enjoyed this. Much easier to simply stick to buying good sweet corn.

—homeschool4

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Mar 18, 2013

I followed this recipe exactly, scaled down for the 1 corn on the cob I had left. I was worried it would be too sweet, but the sugar actually wasn't bad. For the most part the additions just bring out the flavor of the corn. The only thing was the salt. It was bearable for me because I like salt so much, but I would cut it by half first, then go up from there. I didn't miss the butter in this recipe at all. A healthier version of fresh corn on the cob, or a nice recipe for canned corn. Will make again. Thanks Nathan!

—AZ93

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Nutrition

Calories
110 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
25.4 g
8%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
1.1 g
2%

Fiber
2.4 g
10%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
1177 mg
47%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Alma's Sweet Corn

Serving Size: 1/12 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 110
Calories from Fat: 10

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.1g 2 %
Saturated Fat 0.2g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 1177mg 47 %
Potassium 244mg 7 %
Total Carbohydrates 25.4g 8 %
Dietary Fiber 2.4g 10 %
Protein 2.9g 6 %
Sugars 11.2g
Vitamin A 3 %
Vitamin C 10 %
Calcium < 1 %
Iron 5 %
Thiamin 18 %
Niacin 14 %
Vitamin B6 3 %
Magnesium 12 %
Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.