Homemade Syrups

MAPLE:
2 cups sugar (white or brown)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons maple flavoring

Stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to rolling boil and boil for 3 minutes.

RASPBERRY SYRUP OR FRUIT JUICE SYRUP
2 c. sugar (white)
1/2 c. raspberry juice
1/2 c. water

Stir to dissolve sugar. Bring to rolling boil and boil for 3 minutes. Note: Syrup can be made from juice left after making a pie or freezing fruit. Excellent for pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

PEACH
When removing skins for canning, save the skins, pits, and any pieces of fruit that breaks off. Place all of it into a kettle and add water to top of fruit. Bring to boil and boil for 3 minutes. Strain through colander and measure juice.

For each cup of juice, add a cup of water. For each cup of this mix, add 2 cups sugar.

Boil 3 minutes or to 215�F on candy thermometer. Extra amounts can be put into sterile jars and sealed.