Oct. 7, 2008 - Tightwad Tuesday - Maple Syrup and Waffles
I love it when I can find a cheaper way of doing something and find that my family LOVES it! 
Maple Syrup:
3 c. granulated sugar
1-1/2 c. water
3 T. molasses
1 t. maple extract
Place all ingredients in a pan and stir until it boils and the sugar is dissolved. Cool, then pour into container.
For a small bottle of maple syrup at the store, it runs around $5.00. To make it yourself, it is less than $1.50 for a medium sized bottle, and it tastes so much better!
Sugar Free Syrup:
1 c. frozen apple juice concentrate (UNSWEETENED!)
1 T. maple extract
2 packets artificial sweetener (Though I haven't tried it, Stevia would probably work just as well.)
1/2 c. water with 1 t. cornstarch, dissolved
1 T. margarine (optional)
Boil all ingredients. Cool. Transfer to bottle.
To buy this at the store, it is VERY costly. As best as I could figure, I think it runs less than $1.00 to make it yourself, and it tastes MUCH better!
Waffles
1-1/3 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. milk
2 eggs
4 T. olive oil
2 T. sugar (or sugar substitute)
2 t. baking powder
3/4 t. salt
Mix well. Pour onto waffle maker and cook. *You can also make a double or triple batch and freeze it.
~~ Stacy ~~
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Oct. 7, 2008 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Canadagirl
These are GREAT recipes Stacy ! If I didn't use artifical sweetner what else could a I use. I don't mind sugar. I want to bring down the sugar content but not willing to use artifical sweetners.
Thank you for all you do.
Blessings and ((HUGS)) my SSiC
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-Mary
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Oct. 7, 2008 - Hi
Posted by Susan (A Happy Heart at Home)
Sounds delicious! And money-saving, too. Thanks for the recipes.
~Susan
http://ahappyheartathome.blogspot.com
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Oct. 7, 2008 - :)
Posted by CelticMom
I have tossed around the idea of making my own syrup, as I've run across ideas here and there, but haven't yet. I may have to just try it, now that I've seen how it is. Thanks for sharing, Stacy!
Have a lovely week,
Shani
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