When local corn is plentiful, I buy dozens of ears and strip the juicy kernels from the cobs. I freeze those kernels and pack them away in the freezer so that we can enjoy it all year long. It’s a delicious side dish with roasts and hearty dishes served during the wintry months. It’s also a wonderful side dish to add to your Thanksgiving table. Every type of corn has a different level of sweetness and will yield a slightly different volume of milky liquid when removed from the cob. For that reason, you may want to add a bit more honey or cream to your creamed corn. I make mine as directed in the recipe and allow it to simmer for 5-10 minutes before tasting for sweetness and adding more honey if needed. If the consistency is a bit thicker than I would like, I simply add a bit more cream to the pan until it is just the way we like it.
Author: Jennifer from 1840 Farm
Ingredients
4-6ears of sweet cornhusks and silks removed
1Tablespoonbutter
2teaspoonshoney
1Tablespooncornstarch
8ouncesheavy cream
1Tablespoonfresh dillminced
1teaspoonfresh thymeminced
salt and pepper
Instructions
Place an ear of corn on its end in a large bowl or pan to collect the corn and liquid. Using a sharp paring knife, carefully remove the kernels from an ear of corn by sliding the blade along the cob. A sharp blade will naturally follow the contour of the cob and remove the kernels cleanly. Turn the knife over to use the back of the blade to scrape against the cob to remove the milky white substance left behind by the kernels. Repeat with all of the ears.
Place a large skillet over medium-low heat. When the skillet is warm, add the butter and swirl to coat the bottom surface of the pan. Add the corn and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the honey, cornstarch, and cream in a bowl or measuring cup. Whisk to combine. Add this mixture to the skillet with the corn. Add the fresh herbs and a bit of salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Additional honey can be added to suit your taste. More cream can be added if needed to achieve the desired consistency. Taste for seasoning and serve.