Homemade Maple Syrup - No Maple Sap Needed

😄 You can make it with pantry staples in about 5 minutes.

Here are two great options: classic brown sugar syrup and a maple-style version.

🥞 Homemade Pancake Syrup (Brown Sugar Style)

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)

1 cup water

1 tbsp butter

½ tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

Add brown sugar and water to a saucepan over medium heat.

Bring to a gentle boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.

Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla, and salt.

Let cool slightly—it thickens more as it cools.

🍁 Maple-Style Syrup (No Maple Sap Needed!)

Ingredients

1 cup white sugar

1 cup water

1 tbsp butter

1 tsp maple extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

Boil sugar + water for 3–4 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Stir in butter, maple extract, and salt.

🔥 Tips

• Thicker syrup? Simmer 1–2 extra minutes

• Too thick? Add 1–2 tbsp water

• Store in a jar in the fridge up to 2 weeks