8 c. double-strength brewed coffee
1/3 c. maple syrup
8 whole cloves
1 (3-inch) stick cinnamon
8 whole allspice
1/2 c. whipping cream
2-3 tbsp. confectioners sugar
1/2 to 1 tsp. vanilla

Strain coffee and pour into large saucepan with maple syrup and spices. Heat coffee to the barest simmer and keep at this temperature for 15 minutes.

Combine the cream with confectioners sugar and vanilla and whip until soft peaks form. Strain the simmering coffee into demitasse cups or mugs and top with whipped cream. Makes 8 cups.

In summer, serve chilled coffee over ice and topped with whipped cream.