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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup 3g Recipe makes 1/2 cup) The following items or measurements are not included below: agave nectar
Calories 10
Calories from Fat 0		(0%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.0g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 0mg		0%
Potassium 8mg		0%
Total Carbohydrate 2.7g		0%
	Dietary Fiber 0.0g	0%
	Sugars 2.5g
Protein 0.0g		0%
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Agave Maple Syrup Substitute (Vegan)

Recipe #368993 | 2 min | 2 min prep | add private note

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By: Cookgirl
May 1, 2009

Allow me to state for the record: *nothing can or will ever replace real maple syrup*. However, in the past few years, it's been my intention to find a suitable maple syrup substitute. I tested different kinds of sweeteners: brown rice syrup, non-refined cane sugar, honey and barley malt. Agave nectar worked the best. As we all know, real maple syrup is most definitely preferred but this syrup sub will do in emergencies. Note: I use this substitute for pancakes, waffles, etc. I take no responsibility for any cooking disasters that may occur if substituting the syrup for real maple syrup in recipes.

1/2 cup (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw dark agave nectar (aka agave syrup)
1/2-1 teaspoon real maple extract (NOT imitation!)

Directions

1
Place the agave nectar in a bowl and whisk in the real maple extract. Tip: start by using only 1/2 teaspoon of the extract.
2
Alternatively, place the ingredients in a small sauce pan. Stir; heat syrup until warm.
3
Taste and adjust, adding more maple extract if necessary.

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From: mikekey

On Nov 1, 2009

No, it is not real maple syrup, but a darn good replacement for those of us who have to watch sugar intake. And definitely better than store-bought sugar-free syrups, which have a terrible metallic taste. Very easy to put together. I used the full amount of extract and may add a little more next time. Great on pancakes. I did the cold method, but am going to try the heated version next time. Made for Fall 2009 My 3 Chefs game.

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