Syrup solutions usually call for 2 parts sugar to 1 part water boiled together for 1 minute. My husband’s mother used 2 cups brown sugar and 1 cup water. After we married I got the secret recipe and added 1/2 tsp of real maple extract to it to make it my own. Then I learned by adding a little flour, cornstarch, or glucomannan for thickening, I could reduce the sugar by half without missing any of the sweetness. This reduced sugar recipe (it’s hard to tell by the first ingredient, I know…) has extra flavor from cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s a family favorite, especially around holiday time. Read more