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Our best-loved classic maple syrup is easy with only three ingredients and two simple steps!
Better From Scratch!
We love pancakes for breakfast and maple syrup is the perfect topping!
Pure maple syrup is made by boiling down the sap of maple trees, while this recipe is a quick kitchen substitute and uses a combination of ingredients to simulate the flavor of maple syrup.
If you’ve ever wanted to know how to make maple syrup (without filling buckets of maple sap) this delicious homemade recipe is for you!
Why we love it:
- For more than pancakes! Drizzle it on your favorite breakfast casseroles, a bowl of Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, or add flavor to breakfast smoothie recipes and other drinks.
- Better than store-bought. Unless you are buying pure maple syrup, this homemade version is healthier than imitation syrups – no high fructose corn syrup here!
- Ready in minutes! With only two simple steps, you’ll have delectable homemade syrup in no time for you easy breakfast ideas.
- Make it yours. Making pancake syrup at home allows you to customize the flavor and sugar content to your preference.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 8 minutes
- 2 cups granulated sugar – Replace 1 cup of white sugar with 1 cup of brown sugar for a thicker syrup.
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Maple extract – Mapleine is the best, or use vanilla extract for a slightly different taste.
How to Make Maple Syrup
- COOK. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 cups sugar and 1 cup water, stirring occasionally. Bring the pot to a boil. When sugar is almost dissolved add 1 teaspoon maple flavoring. Stir to combine.
- COOL. Shut off the burner and let the syrup set until the pancakes are ready
More Like This
- More syrup recipes: Buttermilk Syrup, Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup
- Recipes to use with syrup: Fluffy Pancakes, Crispy Waffles, Easy French Toast
More collections: Breakfast for Dinner, Pancake Recipes, 3 Ingredients Recipes
Maple Syrup Recipe
Learning how to make maple syrup is easy with two simple steps and only three ingredients – you'll be soaking pancakes in no time!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon of maple flavoring, (Mapleine is the best)
Instructions
- Add sugar and water to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Stirring occasionally, bring the pot to a boil. When sugar is almost dissolved add maple flavoring. Stir to combine.
- Shut off stove and let syrup set until pancakes are ready.
Notes
STORAGE. Homemade maple syrup can be stored in a mason jar with a lid or other airtight container. Refrigerate for 10-12 weeks.
Nutrition
Calories: 770kcal, Carbohydrates: 199g, Fat: 1g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 4mg, Sugar: 200g, Calcium: 6mg, Iron: 0.1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Prevent sugar crystals?
- When the sugar granules do not fully dissolve the syrup can take on a gritty texture. Use the following tips for a smooth syrup:
- Don’t scrape any sugar crystals from the side of the pot into the syrup, instead use a wet pastry brush to gently remove the crystalized sugar.
- While not necessary, it can help to combine the sugar with a little water (it should have the consistency of wet sand) before cooking. This helps start the process before adding the remaining water to the saucepan.
- Add a ½ teaspoon of lemon juice or corn syrup to the syrup before cooking, these two ingredients interfere with the crystallization process.
What recipes can I use maple syrup in?
- Maple syrup is a wonderful sweetener and can be used within a recipe or as a topping.
- Try on Cookies, Buttermilk Pancakes, Crispy Waffles, Easy French Toast, Vanilla Ice Cream, Yogurt Parfait, Arroz con Leche, or Fruit Smoothie.
How to store homemade maple syrup?
- Homemade maple syrup can be stored in a mason jar with a lid or other airtight container in the fridge for 10-12 weeks.
For More Pancake Toppings:
Buttermilk Syrup
10 mins
Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup
10 mins
Homemade Strawberry Sauce
25 mins
Blueberry Sauce
10 mins
Well this was a true upgrade from store-bought! Our pancakes with this syrup was amazing.
This so much better than the store bought! Used it to our pancakes and kids loved it!
This was everything that I wanted it to be and more! thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe!