How to Make Flavored Maple Syrup Easily

With the proliferation of farmer's markets, and with a floundering economy, consumers are looking for ways to make their food dollars stretch. One way in which people are doing this is by returning to some old food basics. One method is by preserving and canning foods and jellies; another is making condiments at home -- like maple syrup, which is a must-have for pancakes or waffles, and somewhat expensive to buy in groceries. Maple syrup can be made quickly at home.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. maple flavoring
• Measuring cup

Instructions

1. Pout water into a pot and place it on the stove on high heat.

2. Stir in the sugar slowly as the water begins to come to a slow boil.

3. Stir the sugar-water mix continuously and then remove it from the heat just as it begins to come to a roiling boil.

4. Stir in the maple flavoring as the sugar-water mixture begins too cool. Transfer to a serving container.

References

• The Frugal Girls; Easy Homemade Maple Syrup Recipe; May 11, 2010