Maple-Sugar Crème Caramel

For years my boyfriend, Michael, had told me about this dessert that he was sure I would love. But he never made it because he insisted on using the maple sugar called for in the recipe. Once he finally ordered the maple sugar online, the sugar sat in the cupboard for a few more months. But this weekend he tackled the recipe. It's an exercise in delayed gratification but it's worth it!

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