Give your breakfast a gloriously tasty makeover with this Easy Homemade Maple Syrup Recipe! Just 3 ingredients and you’ll save so much money!
Be sure to make up some easy Homemade Pancake Mix for your pantry, too!
Homemade Maple Syrup Recipe
Who knew it was SO easy to make your own syrup?
Before your next weekend brunch, whip up a batch of this easy Homemade Maple Syrup Recipe, and you’ll be ready to go!
Kelli writes: "I just tried this. I wanted to make some french toast this morning, but I eat syrup on mine and we were completely out! DELICIOUS!!! 😀 Thanks for saving my breakfast!"
As I’m sure you know, Pure Maple Syrup can be expensive.
Delicious, but expensive.
And artificial maple syrup has some wild (as in really weird) ingredients in it. So for several years now I’ve been making my own maple syrup instead!
No trees to tap?
No problem!
We’ll be using Maple Extract to make your dreamy syrup.
This Easy Breakfast Recipe creates a delicious, light tasting syrup, that’s so irresistible when served warm!
The best part is that this easy homemade Maple Syrup Recipe is truly a cinch to make!
Since syrup doesn’t seem to last too long around my home (two boys and a hungry hubby), I like to double this recipe and store the leftovers in the fridge.
Then I just pull it out when we need it, and reheat before serving again.
This flavored syrup has become such a family favorite. Go give it a try for yourself, and see what you think!
So are you ready to get breakfast started?
Here’s how to make maple syrup…
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Homemade Maple Syrup Ingredients
It takes just a few simple ingredients to make the BEST Maple Flavored Syrup at home!
Check your cupboards or pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…
- Maple Extract
- Brown Sugar – See How to Keep Brown Sugar Soft
- Granulated Sugar – (White Sugar)
That’s it.
You’ll just need 3 inexpensive ingredients to make your own glorious copycat maple syrup!
How to Make Maple Syrup
You won’t believe how easy it is to make your own homemade maple syrup!
Here’s what you’ll do…
1. To start you’ll make a simple syrup.
2. Next, you’ll stir in your maple extract.
3. Enjoy some warm right away, or allow your syrup to cool down and save it for later.
See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!
Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.
How Long Can You Keep Homemade Syrup In The Fridge?
Once you’ve made your homemade maple syrup, allow it to cool.
Then transfer it to small mason jars and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
How To Use Homemade Maple Syrup
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Maple Syrup Reviews
Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this homemade maple syrup recipe…
Jackie writes: “This is the exact recipe my Mom made as I grew up.”
Sammy writes: “So easy and fun”
Kimberly writes: “I loved it. Will never buy syrup again.”
Amanda writes: “This was so yummy and all with stuff I had at home.”
Buchanan writes: “I’m impressed tastes great!”
Whitney writes: “Tried this in a pinch and family loved it!”
Becky writes: “I added 1/2 tsp of butter extra to the syrup when I put in n the maple flavoring. This is ten times better and cheaper than buying store bought syrup!”
Carol writes: “I used to make this when my girls were little!”
Suelena writes: “Recipe I use. It’s so easy to make and much better tasting than store bought, & without the horrible high fructose corn syrup! Just be sure to cool completely before refrigerating so it won’t crystallize.”
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Homemade Maple Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Water
- 3/4 cup Granulated (White) Sugar
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Pure Maple Extract
Instructions
- Bring water and sugar to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring continually.
- Remove from heat just as it starts to boil.
- Stir in Maple Extract as it is cooling, serve warm and ENJOY!
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. First allow syrup to cool completely, then transfer to a mason jar with lid before placing in the fridge.
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Jodi says
Does it thicken up as it cools or did I not cook it long enough?
Heidi says
Hi Jodi… it’s not a thick syrup, but if you’d like to thicken it up a bit, you could stir in some Karo Light Syrup. Hope that helps!
Glenda says
I have always made my own maple syrup.
I use 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup water, bring to a boil, take off the heat, and add 1 cup karo syrup and 1 teaspoon mapleine.
The karo keeps it from sugaring while storing in the fridge.
I seriously don’t think this would ever spoil. It will pick up flavors from the fridge if not sealed good. I store it in a glass canning jar with lid and ring.
Paula says
Thank you!!!!!! I’m very happy right now!
SusanKate says
Can you use any kind of sugar, or does it have to be white sugar?
Jim Stanley says
I use splenda brown sugar and splenda sweetener. I’m a diabetic and this does not spike my blood sugar. It does thicken some but not like the store bought stuff.
Samantha Buchanan says
I always use a cup of white sugar and a cup of brown a teaspoon of vanilla a teaspoon of maple and if I want that buttery taste I add a half a cup of corn syrup.
Inell says
I made this syrup for years but since my husband and I are both diabetics we can’t use it anymore , I’ve tried it with Splenda but it’s not the same. We loved ir . I got the recipe from my father in law
Caren Ross says
I have made this a few times and I usually add about 1/2 teaspoon of butter extract. It really makes it rich abd buttery!
Caren Ross says
I have used this several times to make syrup and we love it. I usually add about 1/2 teaspoon of butter extract. I know some asked about ut. It makes so good and rich!
Jeannette Howile says
My mom is 83 and has never bought syrup. she has made her own forever. This syrup has more maple flavoring than store bought. Very good!
Michelle says
I cannot wait to try this, might be a fun project with the little ones too:)
Kelli says
I just tried this after having come across it a while back on Pinterest. I wanted to make some french toast this morning, but I eat syrup on mine and we were completely out! I didn’t have any maple extract…so instead, I added a couple of teaspoons of some of my homemade blueberry jam for flavoring. DELICIOUS!!! 😀 Thanks for saving my breakfast!
Heidi says
Ooh ~ what a fun twist on the recipe, Kelli… that sounds so yummy!
Maryann Lalley says
I have just found this website! I run a personel care home for adults with disabilities and the prices of food and household cleaners are just rising everyday. I have made so many of the recipes found here and I am making this syrup today!
I just thought I would mention my brown sugar is homemade using white suar and molasses in the food processor.
Thanks for the great ideas!
Laura says
I tried making with the corn syrup instead if water, but it got waaay too thick, almost candy stage. I’m going back to the original recipe.
Our family has always eaten this and love it!
Crystal Palencer says
I stumbled upon this website by accident, but what a great find! If you like cinnamon, here’s another great and simple recipe: 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, red food coloring (optional). Bring sugar and water to a boil, stirring constantly. Sprinkle in cinnamon and food color. Make sure sugar is dissolved completely before serving.
Michelle Crusie says
Would love to make this but I am a diabetic. Just wondering if you could use Stevia or Splenda.
Rudi Pittman says
Not without finding another way to thicken it unless you want watery syrup. The sugar is what is thickening the water into a simple sugar syrup.
Julie says
I am excited to try this! Curious, has anyone ever used different flavor extracts to make say a raspberry syrup? If so, did it turn out? Thanks!
Sarah says
If I was going to do the fruit to add flavor how would I go about doing that? When would I add the fruit? How long would it cook? Do I keep the big piece of fruit in before I bottle it? Or do I puree it? Thanks ahead of time =)
Sholly says
We love homemade syrup. I make it with 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup corn syrup, 1 cup water, and 1 to 1 1/2 tsp of Mapleine. Homemade syrup is so much better than store bought.
YUMMY!!
Barbara says
We were raised on this syrup and it is the only kind I have ever used. We used to have trouble finding Mapleine, but it seems to be plentiful now. Thanks for the tip on adding a little corn syrup to keep it from crystalizing. That is a keeper. Will also be trying the brown sugar and fruit suggestions as well. How can you have hot cakes without HOT syrup? It is a must!
Ann Mason says
You can also add butter if you like it a little richer and you don’t have to add spread the butter on your pancakes. It’s like the kind with butter in at the store.
LessIsMoreMom says
For those that added some corn syrup, did you add it during the cooking process or when it was cooling when you add the maple syrup extract?
Kathleen Folsom-Johnson says
this is for lori amavisca that was dated in may:
i have made maple syrup for years, ever since my kids were little, now they have kids of their own, i used brown sugar at that time, i have switched to using splenda brown sugar mix and it works very well, 1/2 c splenda brown sugar mix to 1 cup water plus the mapleine; it is just as tasty, does not have the intense flavor as with regular brown sugar, but very good, my husband cannot tell the difference. for variation i have added butter and thicken the syrup with corn starch; to look at it, it still comes out crystal clear and lasts a long time in the fridge
Jeanette says
I can’t wait to try this. It sounds yummy. Thanks so much!!
Barbara says
My family has been making this syrup as long as I can remember and that is a long time. We are spoiled to always having fresh HOT syrup. Wouldn’t have it any other way.
Susan says
My mother used to heat up the clear (white) Karo syrup to put on pancakes. I thought it was heavenly & something special. I think she added a little water to stretch it maybe…anyway, it was cheaper than the “ready-made” types.
Julie says
I make my own syrup all the time! I use this recipe but also add a cup of brown sugar and that makes it thicker so it’s the same consistency of store bought. In fact, it was months before anyone (even DH) realized it was homemade and only when I told them. I double the recipe and keep it in the fridge. It usually lasts a couple months.
Kacee says
I tried this as soon as I saw it. I added 1/2 cup of corn syrup to thicken it a bit. It is delicious and we will not go back to store bought syrup again! I may try the part regular sugar, part brown sugar idea. Sounds yummy!
Kelly says
We used to make maple syrup when I was a kid too! Our recipe was similar to yours and so easy I still remember it: 1 part white sugar, 1 part brown sugar, 1 part water, and a little maple flavoring. Yummmm!
Vivobello says
Add me to the list! I have GOT to try this one out!
JessieLeigh says
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..
Kristen says
I have been toying with the idea of making my own syrup, but dislike using 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.
Shynea @ Penny Pinching Diva says
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
vicki says
stopped by from B,B&B. I’ll have to give this one a try.
Lori Amavisca says
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.
Sami says
Did you ever try it w/ they sugar subs?
Amy @ Raising Arrows says
Excellent! Can’t wait to try it!
Kati says
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!
Becky says
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!
Denise says
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.
Priscilla says
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 🙁
Brian says
Yes ALWAYS refrigerate after.
Julie Bagamary says
YUM – looks like I need to try this.
Wendy says
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!!!
Stephanie says
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
Lorayne says
Ha!! Spoken like a true Mom! I think I’ll do the same. 🙂
Beth says
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?
Barbara Bond says
Yes, it stores very well in the fridge. We were raised on this syrup and don’t ever use anything else.
Shawna says
Agreed, it keeps but simple to make on a whim. I remember my mom making this all of the time growing up. Delicious!
Jo says
Yes. I grew up with this syrup!! We kept it in the fridge and usually reheated in a hot water bath (I think mainly that was because our syrup container didn’t fit in the microwave!)
Jen Perren says
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!