Float'em PancakeSyrup

A rich homemade syrup made by caramelizing sugar and finishing it with corn syrup, maple flavoring and vanilla. The caramelized sugar gives the syrup a deeper flavor and color than a simple sugar syrup.

Yield: About 5 cups
Prep Time: About 5 minutes
Cook Time: About 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups boiling water
• 1 cup corn syrup
• ½ teaspoon maple flavoring
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla flavoring

Instructions:

1. Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a heavy saucepan and mix well.
2. Cook without stirring until the syrup reaches a light caramel color, approximately 338°F on a candy thermometer.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
4. Very gradually and carefully stir in the 2 cups boiling water. The caramel will bubble and steam vigorously, so add the water slowly.
5. Stir in the corn syrup.
6. Return the mixture to the heat and boil for 2–3 minutes, stirring as it cooks.
7. Remove from the heat and stir in the maple and vanilla flavorings.
8. Allow the syrup to cool completely.
9. Transfer to a covered container and store in the refrigerator.

Tip: Use extra caution when adding the boiling water to the caramelized sugar. The mixture is extremely hot and will bubble vigorously. A deep, heavy saucepan provides plenty of room for the bubbling.

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