Homemade Maple Syrup

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This homemade syrup is my version of pancake syrup — why buy from the store? Use 2 cups brown sugar for a thicker syrup.

Submitted by LUCYNDA
Updated on April 18, 2023
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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 32 servings

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon maple flavored extract

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make homemade maple syrup.

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  2. Bring water, white sugar, and brown sugar to a boil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.

    Water, white sugar, and brown sugar coming to a boil in a saucepan.

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  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in maple extract.

    Mixture reduced in heat and maple extract added in.

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  4. Simmer until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.

    Homemade maple syrup simmering until slightly thickened.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

52 Calories
13g Carbs
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 52
% Daily Value *
Sodium 2mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Total Sugars 13g
Calcium 6mg 0%
Potassium 10mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.