Homemade Maple Syrup...Well, Almost!
You're probably wondering why I said "almost" in the title. Well, it goes without saying that maple syrup comes from a maple tree and this was made right here in my kitchen. So just to clarify...this is syrup, it is maple flavored but it didn't come from a tree. Think of it as a tastier version of the kind you buy in the store minus all the ingredients that you can't pronounce. This recipe makes about four cups, or fills about four small maple syrup bottles. I actually think it taste a lot like REAL maple syrup and less like the kind from the store. See what you think:)
You will need:
4 Cups of sugar
2 T. of corn syrup
1/2 Cup of brown sugar
2 Cups of Water
1 t. of vanilla extract
1 t. of maple extract
Stir together first four ingredients in a saucepan until sugar dissolves. Heat over medium heat until boiling: boil for about two minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes. Stir in vanilla and maple flavoring. Enjoy!
By the way, this recipe comes from my favorite book, Christmas All Through the House from the lovely folks over at Gooseberry Patch. They have the best cookbooks! Feel free to check them out, but beware once you have one of their cookbooks you will want them all! Blessings!
