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Maple Syrup can be expensive, so for several years now… I’ve been making my own!
This recipe makes a delicious, light tasting syrup, that’s so yummy served warm!
Making Homemade Maple Syrup is truly a cinch!
What You’ll Need:
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Cup Sugar
- 1 tsp. Maple Extract or Mapleine Imitation Flavoring
What You’ll Do:
- Bring water and sugar to slow boil over low heat, stirring continually.
- Remove from heat before it comes to a rolling boil.
- Stir in Maple Extract as it is cooling.
- Serve warm. {*Yum!*}
The best part? It costs around 1 quarter to make! 
Since syrup doesn’t seem to last too long around here, I like to triple this recipe and store the leftovers in the fridge.
Then I just pull it out what we need, and reheat before serving again at a later date.
This syrup has become our family favorite!! Give it a try, and see what you think!
See Also:
How to Make Easy Freezer Jam
Simply Salsa Recipe
My family uses 2cups sugar to 1 cup water and adds a splash of vanilla along with the maple flavoring. Sometimes I add frozen fruit to the sugar/water mix and make blueberry syrup or strawberry, mixed berry ect… All yummy! You can still add the other flavorings if you want to. Like I said all yummy!
How long does this syrp last in the fridge? I have a large family (6 kids under 12) and want to make it in bulk. Can i store it in fridge and then reheat as needed?
Yes, it stores very well in the fridge. We were raised on this syrup and don’t ever use anything else.
Agreed, it keeps but simple to make on a whim. I remember my mom making this all of the time growing up. Delicious!
Hi Beth ~ I usually triple this recipe, and store the leftovers in the fridge. Then I just pull out what we need and reheat a little at a time.
~ Heidi
My Mom always used Mapleine and made our syrup, I don’t know why I haven’t been using it. Time to buy some Mapleine!
Oh I my mom made syrup when we were growing up, but used brown sugar. Syrup is so expensive (the name brand) so I’m glad to have found this recipe! This mom is going to make homemade syrup and pour it into the ‘name brand cabin’ bottle
No teenagers will ever know the difference!
Thanks for sharing
to make it thicker, use light corn syrup instead of water! Super delicious! I also put it back into the name brand bottle (hehe) but make sure you remember to let it cool first!!!
where do you find organic corn syrup? I can only find it online!
YUM – looks like I need to try this.
We always make our own syrup, using the 2 cups sugar to 1 cup water ratio. Once when I bought a bottle from the store for a camping trip, the kids refused to eat it! I’ve always added 1-2 tablespoons of corn syrup to prevent it from crystalizing and I’ve never stored it in the refrigerator, just the pantry. Mapleine is the best!
Thanks for that little suggestion about the corn syrup. We’ve always made this, but have had problems from time-to-time with the crystallizing. I will try it on our next batch. And we don’t refrigerate it either.
I made the syrup, added a little corn syrup like you suggested, and put it in the pantry, as you mentioned. When I pulled it out a few days later to use it, I found mold growing in it!! Yuck!! I will be refrigerating it from now on
This sound s great—where do you buy mapeline and where would it be located— in the spice section??? Thanks
I am going to have to try this. My husband will only eat “Real” maple syrup…..maybe I can make this and he will be happy with it though! Thank you!
Hi Lori,
I found the Mapleine at Wal-Mart in the spice section.
~ Heidi
Excellent! Can’t wait to try it!
My only concern is the loss of antioxidants from the pure maple syrup and not using the refined white sugar to make it. Could you use evaporated cane juice?
Has anyone tried making it with sugar substitute, like Truvia? Would I decrease the water since I use half the amount of the sugar substitute? Truvia is soooo wonderful for all my other recipes.
Did you ever try it w/ they sugar subs?
stopped by from B,B&B. I’ll have to give this one a try.
I have always wanted to try to make my own maple syrup. My dad use to make it for use sometimes when we were growing up and I am really glad that you have posted this recipe. This brings back a lot of memories for me.
Take care,
Shynea
I have been toying with the idea of making my own syrup, but hated to use corn syrup. Now, I am kicking myself for not thinking of making a simple syrup with sugar. When my stash of store bought is gone, I will be making my own, thanks to you.
I’ve been wanting to make my own syrup for over a year now, but haven’t been able to find maple extract in any of the local stores. Boo hoo! LOVE the idea though..
Add me to the list! I have GOT to try this one out!
This sounds yummy. I may try this but I have a thing for the real VT maple syrup It is a addiction