Description
This easy homemade maple syrup recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a delicious syrup perfect for pancakes, waffles, and desserts. Made by boiling together sugars and water, then infused with maple extract, this syrup provides a sweet maple flavor without the need for real maple sap.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp maple extract
Instructions
- Combine Sugars and Water: Add the white granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water to a saucepan and whisk together until fully combined.
- Boil the Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Whisk constantly to prevent burning and maintain a smooth syrup. Continue boiling for two full minutes.
- Add Maple Extract: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the maple extract thoroughly to infuse the syrup with maple flavor.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the syrup to cool slightly to thicken a bit, then pour over your favorite breakfast items and enjoy!
Notes
- Whisking constantly while boiling prevents the sugars from crystallizing or burning.
- Maple extract gives the syrup an authentic maple taste without requiring real maple sap.
- Store leftover syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Reheat gently before serving if the syrup thickens too much when chilled.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: homemade maple syrup, easy maple syrup recipe, maple syrup substitute, pancake syrup, brown sugar syrup
