Imitation Maple Syrup

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Homemade Imitation Maple Syrup recipe

by The Chefin Condiment

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

19g

Fat

Imitation Maple Syrup is a great alternative to store-bought maple syrup and is perfect for use over pancakes, waffles, and other breakfast foods. It has a sweet and rich flavor that is close to real maple syrup even though it is made with brown sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, and molasses. The recipe is simple and can be made in under half an hour. Customize it to your taste by adjusting the amount of maple flavoring and molasses according to your preferences.

Instructions

1.	In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, white sugar, corn syrup, molasses, maple flavoring, and water.
2.	Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil.
3.	Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
4.	Remove from heat and let cool completely.
5.	Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.

PROS

This homemade imitation maple syrup is easy to make and a great substitute for store-bought maple syrup
It can be customized to your taste.

CONS

This syrup is made with corn syrup, which is high in fructose and can be detrimental to your health when consumed in large quantities
It may not taste exactly like real maple syrup.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This homemade syrup does not have any significant health benefits, but it is a better option compared to store-bought maple syrups that are high in added sugars and corn syrup

	1 1/4 cups brown sugar
	3/4 cup white sugar
	1/4 cup corn syrup
	1 tablespoon molasses
	1 teaspoon molasses
	1 cup water
	1 teaspoon maple flavoring