My Mom's Maple Syrup Recipe

Experience the nostalgic sweetness of "My Mom's Maple Syrup Recipe," a homemade treasure that effortlessly elevates breakfast classics. This quick and easy syrup combines simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and butter, enhanced with the rich, warm flavors of maple and vanilla extracts. In just 15 minutes, you'll have a silky, golden syrup that's perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or even desserts. With no need for fancy ingredients, this DIY maple syrup is both budget-friendly and irresistibly delicious, making it a must-have addition to your morning routine. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, ensuring you have a little sweetness ready for any occasion.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

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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 Light brown sugar
2 tablespoons Butter
1.5 teaspoons Maple extract
0.5 teaspoons Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Stir gently until the sugars dissolve completely, and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 3

Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup slightly thickens.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter until it melts completely.

Step 5

Add the maple extract and vanilla extract, stirring well to combine the flavors.

Step 6

Let the syrup cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a heat-safe container or syrup dispenser.

Step 7

Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, French toast, or desserts. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(876.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2503.0

Total Fat 23.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 65.8mg	0%
Sodium 204.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 604.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 604.2g
Protein 0.2g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 145.6mg	0%
Iron 0.5mg	0%
Potassium 260.9mg	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: 7.9%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 92.1%