George Washington's Mother's Ferry Farm Maple Honey Sauce Recipe

Step back in time with this historical recipe! A treasured specialty from Martha Ball Washington's Ferry Farm, George Washington's boyhood home. This luscious maple honey sauce, a taste of Colonial Virginia, was traditionally served over delicate rice waffles. Indulge in a touch of history with this easy 5-minute recipe – perfect for drizzling over waffles, pancakes, or even ice cream!

Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 5 mins

Calories 964.3 kcal

Protein 1g

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Ingredients for George Washington's Mother's Ferry Farm Maple Honey Sauce

1/2 cup honey
Pure Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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How to Make George Washington's Mother's Ferry Farm Maple Honey Sauce

In a small saucepan, gently combine 1/2 cup honey and 1/4 cup maple syrup.
Place the saucepan over a pan of simmering water (double boiler method) and heat, stirring occasionally, until the honey and syrup are completely melted and combined. (about 2-3 minutes)
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
Pour the warm sauce into a small pitcher or gravy boat.
Serve immediately over your favorite waffles, pancakes, or even a scoop of vanilla ice cream!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

996g

Fat

Carbs

86g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make George Washington's Mother's Ferry Farm Maple Honey Sauce?

George Washington's Mother's Ferry Farm Maple Honey Sauce takes about 7 minutes from start to finish — roughly 2 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in George Washington's Mother's Ferry Farm Maple Honey Sauce?

George Washington's Mother's Ferry Farm Maple Honey Sauce has approximately 964.3 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 86 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for George Washington's Mother's Ferry Farm Maple Honey Sauce?

The key ingredients for George Washington's Mother's Ferry Farm Maple Honey Sauce are Honey, Pure Maple Syrup, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.