Description
This Easy Homemade Maple Syrup recipe lets you create a delicious pancake topping quickly and effortlessly using simple pantry ingredients. Perfectly sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugar, enhanced with pure maple extract, and optionally enriched with butter and a pinch of salt for depth of flavor. Ideal for drizzling over breakfast favorites like pancakes and waffles.
Ingredients
Scale
Maple Syrup Base
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup water
Flavor Enhancements
- 1 teaspoon maple extract
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional)
- Pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and 1 cup water. This forms the sweet syrup base.
- Boil Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to dissolve sugars evenly. Allow it to boil for about 90 seconds while stirring.
- Add Flavorings: Remove the pan from heat and let it cool slightly for 2 to 3 minutes while stirring. Then stir in 1 teaspoon maple extract, 1 tablespoon butter (if using), and a pinch of salt to enhance richness and flavor complexity.
- Cool and Thicken: Allow the syrup to cool completely at room temperature; it will thicken as it cools. Reheat gently before serving if desired.
- Store Properly: Transfer the finished syrup to a sealed jar and refrigerate. When ready to use, warm it up in the microwave or on the stovetop and enjoy over pancakes, waffles, or other breakfast dishes.
Notes
- Butter is optional but adds a smooth richness to the syrup.
- The pinch of salt balances the sweetness and enhances flavor depth.
- Syrup will thicken more as it cools; reheat gently to loosen before serving.
- Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Use pure maple extract for the best authentic flavor.
