Dad's Maple Syrup

Bring a touch of homemade sweetness to your breakfast table with *Dad's Maple Syrup*! This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 15 minutes, combines pantry staples like granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water to create a rich, velvety syrup that rivals any store-bought option. Enhanced with a splash of pure maple extract and the optional addition of butter for a decadent finish, this DIY maple syrup pairs perfectly with fluffy pancakes, golden waffles, or drizzled over French toast. Whether you're whipping up a cozy weekend brunch or need a last-minute syrup fix, this recipe is a surefire way to elevate your breakfast game. Bonus: it stores beautifully in the fridge for up to two weeks, making it as practical as it is delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

2 cups Granulated sugar
1 cup Water
1 cup Brown sugar
2 teaspoons Pure maple extract
1 tablespoon Butter (optional, for a richer flavor)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water.

Step 2

Stir the mixture constantly to ensure the sugars dissolve fully. Bring it to a gentle boil.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps thicken the syrup.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from heat and allow it to cool slightly, about 2 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the pure maple extract and butter (if using) until fully incorporated and smooth.

Step 6

Transfer the syrup to a heat-safe container or jar. Let it cool before sealing with a lid.

Step 7

Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or other breakfast dishes. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(807.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2197.0

Total Fat 11.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 31mg	0%
Sodium 48.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 547.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 545.7g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 9IU	0%
Calcium 137.8mg	0%
Iron 1.0mg	0%
Potassium 195.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.5%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 95.5%