Homemade Maple Syrup
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4.6
Homemade Maple Syrup
Description
The recipe combines granulated sugar, packed brown sugar, honey, and water in a large pot brought to a boil then simmered to blend the flavors and dissolve the sugars completely. After a 15-minute simmer and 20 minutes cooling, pure extracts of maple and vanilla are stirred in, enhancing the syrup’s depth with authentic and subtle aroma. The syrup cools further before storage in sealed containers in the fridge, keeping up to two months. The preparation method avoids caramelizing the sugars too much, maintaining a syrup consistency and sweetness balanced by the honey and brown sugar's nuances.
This syrup is a versatile topping for breakfast items such as pancakes and waffles, or for sweetening coffee, tea, and desserts where a maple flavor is desired but pure sap syrup might be unavailable or expensive.
The original notes suggest using pure maple extract for minimal additives, though artificial alternatives like Mapleine can substitute if necessary without significant flavor loss.
Ingredients
- 8 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar or dark brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup honey
- 4 cups water
- 2 teaspoons pure maple extract
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
Instructions
- In a large 5-6 quart pot, combine the sugars, honey and water. Bring the mixture to a boil and reduce the heat to low so the mixture gently simmers.
- Cover the pot and simmer the mixture for 15 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for 20 minutes before stirring in the maple and vanilla extracts. Let the syrup cool in the pot for another 40 minutes, or so, stirring occasionally, before filling jars/containers. Once the containers are filled, let them cool to room temperature uncovered.
- Store covered in jars or other containers in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 months in the refrigerator. Gently reheat before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Use pure maple extract for a cleaner flavor with minimal additives.
- Artificial maple extracts like Mapleine can be used as a substitute with similar results.
- Store the syrup in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
- Keep in sealed containers; it stays fresh up to two months.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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