Description
This easy homemade maple syrup recipe combines simple pantry ingredients to create a delicious, sweet condiment perfect for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or coffee. It features a blend of granulated and brown sugar simmered with water and enhanced with natural maple and vanilla extracts, resulting in a rich, flavorful syrup that’s vegan and gluten-free.
Ingredients
Scale
Syrup Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of salt (optional, to balance sweetness)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and water. Stir constantly to help the sugars dissolve completely into the water.
- Simmer Mixture: Once the mixture begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and gently simmer for 5 to 7 minutes. Avoid boiling vigorously to ensure the syrup thickens slightly without burning or becoming too thick.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the maple extract, vanilla extract if using, and a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the flavors.
- Cool and Store: Allow the syrup to cool slightly before transferring it to a glass jar or syrup bottle for storage. This will help the syrup thicken a bit more as it cools.
Notes
- Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month to maintain freshness.
- Warm the syrup slightly before serving to achieve the best pourable texture.
- This syrup pairs wonderfully with pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and can also be used as a sweetener in coffee.
