Homemade Maple Pancake Syrup

Homemade Maple Pancake Syrup has a delicious homemade from scratch taste.  It’s easy to make with simple and affordable ingredients.  

Although pure maple syrup is wonderful, it’s also pricey.  With that in mind, this affordable recipe is a keeper!  

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This recipe does not have corn syrup which is good news for individuals who cannot tolerate it for whatever reasons.

Molasses thickens and adds a great flavor.  Adjust sugar to your liking (or use a sugar substitute).

What is Maple Syrup?

According to ParkersMaple.com, real maple syrup is a straight-from-nature product made with a super simple process.  The sap is taken from a tapped maple tree and then boiled into a concentrated syrup. That simple!

Maple extract provides excellent flavoring in this recipe.  Imitation maple flavoring will also work.  It’s simply a matter of personal preference. 

Maple extract is a natural ingredient taken from maple syrup.

Imitation maple flavor is manufactured by mixing natural and chemical ingredients to obtain maple flavor without getting it from a maple tree.

The natural process is more involved than the artificial process, which is why maple extract is more expensive than imitation maple flavor.    Source:   www.leaf-tv

Homemade Maple Pancake Syrup is delicious drizzled over Homemade Pancakes, Homemade Self-Rising Cornbread, 3-Ingredient Biscuits, Stovetop Mini Flapjacks,  and Southern Fried Fish Sticks.

Helpful Tips For Beginners:  How To Read & Follow A Recipe

Reading a recipe is an important life skill.  It starts with knowing how to read a recipe’s ingredients, follow the instructions, prep ingredients, and knowing what equipment to use. 

The following tips and strategies will help beginners or experienced cooks  create a delicious dish as intended in the recipe. 

Start with clean hands and organized kitchen.  Wash hands thoroughly.  Make sure kitchen and countertops are clean before making a recipe.

Create a relaxing environment.  Play favorite music while in the kitchen.  I love listening to classical or gospel music. 

Read the recipe.   Don’t just quickly skim it.  Thoroughly read from start to finish.  Visualize doing each step which will help you avoid missing a step.

If you see ingredient that you and your family don’t use for whatever reason, use a substitutions or omit the ingredient.

My recipes are packed with helpful tips like shortcuts and serving sizes which save time and help with meal planning. 

Pay attention to the order in which ingredients are prepped.  For example, 1 cup of  chopped pecans is not the same as pecans, chopped (measure whole pecans and then chop).  

Know the assumptions.  For example, when my recipe calls for “sugar,” use granulated sugar.  If brown sugar is an ingredient, it will be written as such in the recipe.  

Figure out the timing. Check the listed “prep time” and “total time” to be sure you have enough time to complete the recipe.

Look for hints, such as the words “meanwhile” or “at the same time,” which indicate two or more steps can happen simultaneously.  

For example, my prep time doesn’t include bringing cold butter up to room temperature.  Be sure to include in your timetable.

Watch Recipe Videos.    If you’re a visual learner (like me), watch recipe videos.  Perfect for when you’re learning a new skill or just want to see how a recipe is made.    

Mise en place is a super time saver. This French cooking term translates as “putting in place.”   It means prepping/measuring ingredients and chopping food before you start cooking. It’s the perfect way to get organized and avoid missing an ingredient or missing a step in the instructions.

Organize your tools and kitchen equipment.  Mise en place isn’t just for ingredients.   Before starting, make sure you have parchment paper, aluminum foil, measuring cups, measuring spoons, the right pans, mixing bowls, and other equipment.

Make notes in your recipe. Note any special prep instructions and highlight cooking times.  Make note of ingredients omitted,  favorite substitutions and creative twists.   The notes will be very helpful the next time you make this recipe.

Enjoy!