c("CRUST:  Combine ingredients; mix well.", "Press into 9 inch springform pan.  Bake in preheated 350 F oven for 10 minutes.", "FILLING:  Simmer shredded carrots in water to cover for 5 minutes.  Drain and remove excess liquid.", "In food processor combine carrots, cream cheese, sugar and maple syrup, process until completely smooth and evenly colored.", "Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until just blended.", "Pour onto crumb crust and bake at 300 F for 45 minutes or until center is almost set.  Cool to room temperature.  Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. .", 
"OPTIONAL GARNISH:  In small saucepan simmer water with sugar for 5 minutesAdd shredded carrots and simmer 5 minutes.   Drain well and scatter on top of chilled cheesecake.")