Candy Cap mushrooms

[rworange]

Candy Cap mushrooms are a West Coast mushroom that smells like maple syrup especially when dried. Chefs often use them in desserts. This seems the best use I've seen in a dessert ... real mushrooms on a yule log.

http://www.atasteofkoko.com/2011/11/yule-log-cake-feat-candy-cap-mushrooms.html

I did zero research and just fried some up. I just vaguely remembered they were sweet and could be used in a desert.

I just fried them in butter. There was a slight sweetness, but it probably wasn't the best prep. They can also be used in savory dishes. This link has two recipes: Candy Cap creme brulee and Candy Cap mushroom leek tart.
http://everydayfoodblog.marthastewart.com/2011/05/in-the-test-kitchen-candy-cap-mushrooms.html

More on Candy Cap mushrooms

http://www.bayareamushrooms.org/mushroommonth/candy_cap.html
http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/oct2005.html
http://www.cupcakeproject.com/2010/10...