Waffle syrup

Recipes vary: many waffle syrups are made with a sweetener such as corn syrup or sugar, plus flavourings and sometimes colourings or thickeners. The ingredients list is the way to tell whether a particular syrup contains maple syrup.

Maple syrup is made by concentrating sap from maple trees. Waffle syrup is a product made to serve with waffles and may use other sweeteners and flavourings instead; it is not necessarily maple syrup.

Yes. Pour it over waffles in the same way, or use it as a topping for pancakes and French toast. Its distinctive maple flavour will come through more clearly than in many waffle syrups.

Seal the bottle tightly and store it as directed on its packaging; some products need refrigeration after opening and others do not. Wipe the neck clean before closing so sticky syrup does not stop the cap sealing properly.

Yes. Warm a small amount briefly in a microwave-safe jug, then stir; stop before it boils, as hot syrup can burn. You can also stand a closed, heat-safe bottle in warm water if its packaging allows it.

It is commonly poured over waffles, pancakes and French toast. For crisp waffles, serve the syrup on the side or pour it on just before eating so it does not soften them.