Have you ever tried to make maple syrup? If you have, you know it is a long process and takes a lot of maple trees. It's definitely not something you can do in a weekend. It takes a lot of time and effort. I can't show you how to easily make maple syrup, but I can tell you how to make your own syrup at home for pancakes and waffles, even if it's not from maple trees.
Making your own syrup isn't just extra tasty, you also know what is going into your syrup. You don't have to worry about the extra preservatives. Also, what about those times when you whip up a delicious stack of pancakes only to find out you have no syrup? You can make this syrup with even the most basic ingredients that you probably already have.
First put one cup each of sugar, brown sugar, and water in a pan and mix it together. Then add 1/4 teaspoon each of vanilla extract and maple extract. You can substitute the brown sugar for regular white sugar if you don't have any, but it won't be as rich and dark.
Next, mix the water and both the sugars in the saucepan. Place it on the stove on medium high and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until it is thick enough for your liking.
I prefer it to be nice and thick so that it doesnt soak into my pancakes or French toast so easily and make it soggy. Thinner syrup will resemble more the consistency of real maple syrup. Test it out for the best way that you like.
You don't have to use your pancake syrup right away. You can store it in the freezer. Store it in a jar or any kind of squeeze top container. Use an old syrup container if you have one. Use more sugar or less water if you want the syrup to be thicker. If you will use a lot, double or triple the recipe.
This syrup with keep in the fridge for weeks. The next time you go to use it, it might be hard. Just stick it in the microwave to soften it. Warm syrup tastes great and is perfect for warm pancakes or on an ice cream sundae. Add a couple tablespoons of butter to the syrup if you like a buttery flavor.
Homemade is always better, right? Most of the time it is, and this case is one of them. It might not be as good as real maple syrup, but it is the next best thing. And if you don't like real maple syrup, you can still get the great homemade taste the way you like it! - 15634
Making your own syrup isn't just extra tasty, you also know what is going into your syrup. You don't have to worry about the extra preservatives. Also, what about those times when you whip up a delicious stack of pancakes only to find out you have no syrup? You can make this syrup with even the most basic ingredients that you probably already have.
First put one cup each of sugar, brown sugar, and water in a pan and mix it together. Then add 1/4 teaspoon each of vanilla extract and maple extract. You can substitute the brown sugar for regular white sugar if you don't have any, but it won't be as rich and dark.
Next, mix the water and both the sugars in the saucepan. Place it on the stove on medium high and bring it to a boil. Let it simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes or until it is thick enough for your liking.
I prefer it to be nice and thick so that it doesnt soak into my pancakes or French toast so easily and make it soggy. Thinner syrup will resemble more the consistency of real maple syrup. Test it out for the best way that you like.
You don't have to use your pancake syrup right away. You can store it in the freezer. Store it in a jar or any kind of squeeze top container. Use an old syrup container if you have one. Use more sugar or less water if you want the syrup to be thicker. If you will use a lot, double or triple the recipe.
This syrup with keep in the fridge for weeks. The next time you go to use it, it might be hard. Just stick it in the microwave to soften it. Warm syrup tastes great and is perfect for warm pancakes or on an ice cream sundae. Add a couple tablespoons of butter to the syrup if you like a buttery flavor.
Homemade is always better, right? Most of the time it is, and this case is one of them. It might not be as good as real maple syrup, but it is the next best thing. And if you don't like real maple syrup, you can still get the great homemade taste the way you like it! - 15634
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