Old School – Self Reliance 101

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The “well, sorta” is because this is how to make fakey maple syrup. The way you do it if you don’t have a maple tree handy. The Damsel doesn’t want to create a false sense of anticipation. This method creates a very passable pancake syrup you’d be glad to have if it happened to be Armegeddon Day and the grocery store was–er–ah–unavailable.

You can rest easy knowing you possess the syrup-making jutsu. Now Armegeddon will be a little easier to face. Plus, it is a scientifically proven fact that the Damsel’s sprogs can’t tell the difference between this stuff and the expensive stuff. And it’s ridiculously easy.

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil and add 4 cups of wicked white sugar. Simmer and stir half-heartedly until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of mapeleine flavoring. You can find this alongside the extracts, in the spice aisle at the grocery store. That is, if you make it to the store before Armegeddon. The Damsel has had this bottle a good long time. Obviously. So you can buy one of these fearlessly, without worry that it might expire or something before you have a chance to use it all.

Let it get all comfy together in the pot for a bit. And that is all there is to it! You’re done! You made syrup!  You might as well pull up a piece of french toast and eat some while it’s warm.

Store the rest in a covered jar in the cupboard. This recipe made about 5 cups…enough for now till Armegeddon. Or next Friday,  whichever comes first.