Classic Maple Syrup

This classic maple syrup is a perfect sweetener for pancakes and waffles. Made with simple ingredients, it offers a rich flavor that enhances your breakfast experience.
This recipe is american style, breakfast, scaled for 4 servings, with 5 min prep and 10 min cook.
Prep: 5 min · Cook: 10 min · Total: 15 min · Serves: 4
Quick cooking notes
- Core ingredients include water, butter, vanilla extract, brown sugar.
- Follow all 5 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
- Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, water, and brown sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter until the butter is melted and well combined.
- Allow the syrup to cool slightly before serving over pancakes or waffles.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 120
- Protein: 0 g
- Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.