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How to make lucy's no-sweat pancake syrup

This is so simple and delicious you will never buy pancake syrup at the store again. A batch costs about 20 cents!

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INGREDIENTS

Start with a pan.

Start with a pan.

Add 1 cup of packed brown sugar. ( You pack it in the cup like you packed sand in a bucket to make a sand castle. )

Add 1 cup of packed brown sugar. ( You pack it in the cup like you packed sand in a bucket to make a sand castle. )

Add 1/2 cup water.

Add 1/2 cup water.

That's it. Don't even stir it. Turn heat on high. And wait.

That's it. Don't even stir it. Turn heat on high. And wait.

Allow it to come to full boil for 1 minute. When it's bubbling like this..it's a full boil. Don't stir. Just one minute.

Allow it to come to full boil for 1 minute. When it's bubbling like this..it's a full boil. Don't stir. Just one minute.

When minute is up, take off the heat.

When minute is up, take off the heat.

Allow to set while you make pancakes, waffles, or...FRENCH TOAST!

Allow to set while you make pancakes, waffles, or...FRENCH TOAST!

When ready may pour in your syrup dispenser.

When ready may pour in your syrup dispenser.

Like so.

Like so.

Add your handy dandy lid.

Add your handy dandy lid.

Using a towel because it is still hot.

Using a towel because it is still hot.

Ta Da! Just like a Waffle House!

Ta Da! Just like a Waffle House!

Pour right over French toast with a dollop of peanut butter. Yummy!

Enjoy!

Enjoy!

  • 1.0c Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1/2c Water