How to Boil Maple Syrup in Aluminum Pans

Warm maple syrup tastes best on dishes like pancakes and waffles.

For many people, warm maple syrup tastes better than cold. Whether you use the syrup on pancakes or add it to a recipe, warm maple syrup adds a distinctive taste and texture to food. When heated, the syrup thins. The thinner syrup stirs into mixtures much easier than when it's cold. Boiling maple syrup is not, however, as simple as boiling a pan of water. The sugar in the syrup caramelizes if heated and, in addition to affecting the taste, it will stick to the aluminum pan.

Things You'll Need

• Aluminum saucepan
• Wooden spoon

Instructions

1. Place an aluminum saucepan on a stove top burner.

2. Pour the maple syrup into the pan. Turn the burner to low-medium heat.

3. Slowly stir the syrup with the wooden spoon while it heats. Constant stirring helps prevent burning.

4. Turn off the burner once the maple syrup starts to bubble. Use the syrup as desired.

5. Rinse out the pan with hot water to remove the syrup residue.

References

• Food Info: Caramelization
• Anderson's Maple Syrup: The "Half Pint" Evaporator