Make Your Own Syrup

By

Deeli

1 cup brown sugar
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water
1 tsp. maple flavoring

Boil until temperature is 200°F on candy thermometer. Cool and store in airtight container.

I've found refrigerating helps keep it from crystallizing as quickly as when stored in a cabinet.

By

merlene

I read somewhere to add a small amount (teaspoon) of vinegar to prevent crystallization.

By

mama llama

I make our own maple syrup with 1 cup water, two cups sugar and 2-3 tbs of 100% maple syrup. I don't know how long it would take to crystallize. One rule to avoid this is never mix batches of syrup. I made the mistake of adding a new batch to a small amount leftover from the last one and it crystallized.

I also like to make strawberry or blueberry syrup with 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 2 tbs cornstarch and a cup of berries.

Save on Pancake Syrup and Flavored Syrups

Bottled makes a great gift idea.

Maple Syrup

• 1 cups Boiling Water
• 2 cups Sugar or Sweetener equal to 2 cups
• (Add 2 tsp. of "Thicken it" for a less running syrup)
• 1 tsp. Maple flavor

To get Fancy...

Add one or a combination of the following and make it a real treat.

• 1 tsp. Vanilla
• 2 TBS. Butter Buds
• 1/2 tsp. Ground Cinnamon
• 2 TBS. Amaretto
• 2 TBS. Orange Liqueur
• 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts

Also:

Combine 1/2 cup syrup with 1 to 2 cups butter to make thin flavored icings for pancakes, french toast, muffins, biscuits, or cakes.

By Debra