Never Fail Syrup Recipe

Darlene Kossman's legendary Never Fail Syrup recipe! This easy-to-follow recipe creates a delicious, versatile syrup perfect for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or anything that needs a sweet and flavorful boost. Get ready to impress with this old-fashioned favorite, made with simple ingredients and a touch of magic.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Calories 2578.4 kcal

Protein 0g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Never Fail Syrup

Sugar
Brown Sugar
White Karo
1 cup water
a pinch of salt
1 teaspoon pure maple extract (or to taste)
½ teaspoon pure butter extract (or to taste)

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How to Make Never Fail Syrup

In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup brown sugar, ½ cup light corn syrup (Karo), 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt.
Stir well to ensure all the sugars are dissolved and combined with the water and corn syrup.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to stir constantly for 5 minutes. The syrup will start to thicken.
Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon pure maple extract (or to taste).
Stir in ½ teaspoon pure butter extract (or to taste).
Allow the syrup to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will allow the flavors to meld and the syrup to thicken further.