Home Made Hotcake Syrup
2 Cup Sugar (or 1/2 granulated and 1/2 brown sugar)
3/4 to 1 cup water
1 tsp. Pure Maple Extract or Vanilla Extract
1 T. Butter (Optional)
Bring the water to a boil. Lower the heat, then add the sugar, and continue a slow rolling boil 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup begins to thicken, stirring frequently. For thicker syrup, boil down to about 3/4 to 1/2 of the volume (this will take about 20 minutes). Keep an eye on this, there is nothing worse than boiled over or scorched sugar. The mixture is very hot, so make sure children are not near the stove if there is a boil over or splatters.
Serving Suggestion: Serve hot over waffles, pancakes or corn bread. Marinate meat, baste meat.
Version 2:
This is a diabetic friendly version of homemade maple syrup. Note that Coconut Palm Sugar is diabetic friendly for most Type 2 diabetics. Always check with your medical professional to make sure that it is safe to use in your own situation. The coconut sugar is also a satisfactory substitute if you are trying to cut back on sugar or artificial sweeteners.
Diabetic Friendly Maple Syrup
2 C. Coconut Palm Sugar
3/4-1 C. Water
1 tsp. Pure Maple Extract (optional)
1 T. Butter (optional)
Bring the water to a boil. Add the sugar, and continue to boil 5 minutes or until the sugar is dissolved and the syrup begins to thicken, stirring frequently. For thicker syrup, boil down to about 3/4 to 1/2 of the volume (this will take about 20 minutes). Keep an eye on this, there is nothing worse than boiled over or scorched sugar. The mixture is very hot, so make sure children are not near the stove if there is a boil over or splatters.
Serving Suggestion: Serve hot over waffles, pancakes or corn bread. Marinate meat, baste meat. Use in recipes that call for simple syrup
Note: According to WebMD, research has been conducted and found that Buckwheat can help control glucose levels, so if you've had to give up pancakes or waffles try the whole grain Buckwheat pancakes as an alternative and drizzle this Diabetic Friendly maple syrup to your heart and blood counts content.
In addition, it has been found that blue cornmeal is lower in carbohydrates, lower in starch and has a lower glycemic index than white or yellow cornmeal, so by switching to the blue corn products you should still be able to enjoy corn bread in moderation as a breakfast or bread alternative. As with most diabetic diets, it is suggested that the carbohydrates either be reduced, eliminated or balanced with healthy fats and proteins. I've also read that if you eat the carbohydrates first, then the foods high in protein and fats, that the carbohydrates process through your system more effectively. As always limit your consumption to make sure you are able to tolerate. Check with your Medical professional to verify the information for your own individual safety and individual medical condition. As with all things what may be good for one is not always good for all.
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