Give your breakfast a gloriously tasty makeover with this Easy Homemade Maple Syrup Recipe! Just 3 ingredients and you’ll save so much money!
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.
I love to use it when I whip up pancakes using this heavenly Pancakes Mixture. Or when I make this terrific Banana Pancakes Recipe, this Fall favorite Pumpkin Pancakes Recipe, and this amazing Brioche French Toast, too!
Believe me. This flavored syrup has become such a family favorite. So go give it a try for yourself, and see what you think!
Here’s how to make maple syrup the EASY way…
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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
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.
Notes
- For answers to Frequently Asked Questions or tips for common substitutions and variations, please refer to the detailed information above this recipe card.
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I can’t wait to try this. It sounds yummy. Thanks so much!!
You’re very welcome!
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.
That’s fantastic… hot syrup makes breakfast even better!
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.
I used to beg my mom for Karo when I was younger!
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.
I love adding the brown sugar, too!
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!
Mixing both brown sugar and white sugar is my favorite way to make it!
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!
It really is the best!!
Add me to the list! I have GOT to try this one out!
It’s SO delicious!
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..
Oh no… that’s so sad! You might want to check on Amazon?
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.
That’s wonderful… homemade is SO tasty!
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
Those sound like some delicious memories!