If you have a serious sweet tooth, then get ready for the best recipe collection you'll ever find. These easy syrup recipes turn the traditional idea of syrup on its head to create toppings that are absolutely amazing.
My husband and I both love to put syrup on our waffles, pancakes, and a lot more, actually. However, as much as we love syrup, traditional maple can get boring after a while.
Over the years, we've created some delicious syrups that are anything but boring, and we wanted to share them all with you today.
History of Syrup
Maple syrup has been around for centuries. While Europeans first became aware of this syrup around 1600, it's actually been around for far longer.
According to the oral traditions of North American indigenous peoples and archaeological evidence, the indigenous peoples of northeastern North America had been making maple syrup and maple sugar long before Europeans ever arrived on their lands.
Why should you use syrup?
Most people associate syrup with breakfast, and of course, it's delicious over waffles or pancakes. However, there's so much more you can do with syrup.
This sweet topping is actually quite versatile. In addition to putting it on pancakes or waffles, you can drizzle it over chicken and waffles, bacon, sausage, or even ice cream.
The only real limit to what you can do with syrup is your own imagination. We've even put it on our spiral hams to delicious effect.
What is syrup?
Syrup is defined as any sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar into water or by reducing naturally sweet juices into a thickened version.
Syrups can be made from sugar and water, cane juice, sorghum juice, or maple sap. Our recipes start with a maple base that we doctor up to created delicious spins on the classic maple syrup flavor.
What to Serve with These Easy Syrup Recipes
Serve this syrup on top of or alongside your favorite breakfast foods. It's also delicious with added to various desserts and sweet treats. Some great ideas include:
- Waffles
- Pancakes
- Breakfast sausage
- Bacon
- Ham
- Biscuits
- Chicken and waffles
- Pork chops
- Fried chicken
- Ice cream
- Frozen yogurt
- Cinnamon rolls
- Sticky buns
Why You'll Love These Syrup Recipes
- They're easy to make and only use a few ingredients.
- They take classic maple syrup and give it delicious twists.
- Syrup is a super versatile addition to all kinds of foods.
Easy Syrup Recipes
The syrup recipes you'll find below start with a maple syrup base, and then they get kicked up with all kinds of delicious flavors. From pecan to mustard, these easy syrup recipes are quick, easy, and so versatile.
Try These Easy Syrup Recipes Today
These easy syrup recipes are simple to make and come together quickly, so there's no reason not to give them a try. If you love syrup, then you have to experiment with these recipes. You can thank us later!
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