I’ve always wanted to make my own maple syrup. Not the kind that requires a yard full of maple trees and sap harvesting skills, the kind that you make in your kitchen with a few simple ingredients.

I recently ran across the following recipe that I am anxious to try. I’m sure it won’t totally live up to the authentic stuff. But, I’m hoping that when I serve it in my syrup dispenser, reminiscent of those used in pancake houses, my hubby with be impressed.

4 c. white sugar
¾ c. brown sugar
2 c. water
1-1/2 t. burnt sugar flavoring
1-1/2 t. butter flavoring
1-1/2 t. maple flavoring

Mix all but maple flavoring, in a medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer an additional 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

When cooler, add maple flavoring. When completely cool, transfer to large glass container with tight fitting lid and refrigerate.

I plan on experimenting a bit with the finished product. Since I love flavored syrup, I’m going to add a bit of strawberry or blueberry flavoring to my dispenser, as well. Heck, I might get even MORE creative and try something along the lines of chocolate or orange flavoring.