Maple Syrup Substitute

Adapted from a recipe by Lady2416 at allrecipes.com. A cheaper, less chemical-laden, homemade substitute for storebought "maple" syrup. Still not as good as the real thing, but better than the phony stuff. Don't use light brown sugar; it won't give the right flavor or color.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  cup white sugar
• 1  cup  packed dark brown sugar
• 1  cup boiling water
• 1⁄4 cup corn syrup
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  maple extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  butter flavor extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine sugars, water and corn syrup. Place over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and stir in extracts. Transfer to a glass jar and store in refrigerator. Reheat before using.