@JeanneCake I’ll dm a photo from the book, it was maple syrup and you could taste it.
I also made a ramekin’s worth sans crust and it was equally delicious. For those not nut adverse, I would add a couple of tablespoons chopped, toasted pecans to the filling. ( did not use the cloves) I used Quaker Quick Oats as that’s what I had in house.