Simple Maple Syrup
Elevate your breakfast game with this quick and easy recipe for Simple Maple Syrup—a homemade alternative that’s rich, flavorful, and ready in just 15 minutes! Using pantry staples like brown sugar, water, and a touch of vanilla, this recipe adds a luxurious maple flavor with the help of maple extract, creating a perfectly smooth and aromatic syrup. Ideal for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, or French toast, this budget-friendly recipe shines with its simplicity and versatility. With no artificial ingredients and a warm, caramel-like sweetness, it’s the ultimate DIY solution for satisfying your maple syrup cravings. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings, this syrup is sure to become a breakfast table favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Maple extract
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar and water.
Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely.
Increase the heat slightly and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the mixture to cool for 1–2 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla extract and maple extract until fully incorporated.
Let the syrup cool to room temperature before transferring it to a clean, airtight container for storage.
Store unused syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
567 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 143.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 197 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
