Keto Maple Syrup Recipe
Introduction
This Keto Maple Syrup offers a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional maple syrup, perfect for those following a ketogenic lifestyle. It delivers rich maple flavor without the excess sugar, making it ideal for pancakes, waffles, or coffee sweetening.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Swerve brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2 cups warm water (divided)
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1: Place ½ cup of the warm water in a small bowl and add the xanthan gum. Whisk quickly and continuously until the mixture thickens and is well blended.
- Step 2: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 1 ½ cups warm water and the Swerve brown sugar substitute. Heat until hot, then whisk in the xanthan gum mixture until fully blended and smooth. Let the syrup thicken to your preferred consistency.
- Step 3: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the maple extract and vanilla extract. Allow the syrup to cool before serving or storing.
Tips & Variations
- For a thicker syrup, allow it to simmer a little longer while stirring frequently. If it becomes too thick after cooling, stir in a small amount of warm water to loosen it.
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less Swerve according to your taste preference.
- Try adding a pinch of cinnamon or a drop of butter flavor extract for a unique twist.
Storage
Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stove before serving to restore its syrupy consistency.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use a different sugar substitute?
Yes, you can substitute Swerve with other granulated brown sugar substitutes compatible with keto diets, but texture and sweetness may vary slightly.
Is xanthan gum necessary?
Xanthan gum acts as a thickener and helps achieve the syrup’s consistency. Without it, the syrup will be more watery and less like traditional maple syrup.
PrintKeto Maple Syrup Recipe
This Keto Maple Syrup is a delicious low-carb alternative to traditional maple syrup, perfect for those following a ketogenic or low-sugar diet. Made with a brown sugar substitute and natural extracts, it provides the classic maple flavor without the high sugar content. It’s quick to prepare on the stovetop and thickens to a perfect syrupy consistency, ideal for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, or desserts.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Condiments/Syrups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Swerve brown sugar substitute
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 2 cups warm water (divided)
- 1 ½ tablespoons maple extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare xanthan gum mixture: Place ½ cup of the warm water in a small bowl and add the xanthan gum to it. Whisk quickly and continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes well blended, ensuring there are no lumps.
- Heat sugar substitute with water: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the remaining 1 ½ cups of warm water and the Swerve brown sugar substitute. Heat until the mixture becomes hot but not boiling.
- Combine mixtures: Whisk the xanthan gum mixture into the hot sugar substitute mixture in the saucepan, stirring continuously until the syrup is completely blended and smooth. Continue heating until it thickens to your desired syrupy consistency.
- Add flavor extracts: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the maple extract and vanilla extract thoroughly to infuse the syrup with rich flavor.
- Cool and store: Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Whisk the xanthan gum quickly to avoid clumping and ensure a smooth syrup.
- Adjust the thickness by simmering longer or shorter depending on your preference.
- Store in the fridge and reheat gently before use if the syrup thickens too much after cooling.
- This syrup is perfect for low-carb and ketogenic diets.
Keywords: keto maple syrup, low carb syrup, sugar free maple syrup, keto sweetener, maple flavor syrup
