Syrup solutions usually call for 2 parts sugar to 1 part water boiled together for 1 minute.  My husband’s mother used 2 cups brown sugar and 1 cup water.  After we married I got the secret recipe and added 1/2 tsp of real maple extract to it to make it my own.  Then I learned by adding a little flour, cornstarch, or glucomannan for thickening, I could reduce the sugar by half without missing any of the sweetness.  This reduced sugar recipe (it’s hard to tell by the first ingredient, I know…) has extra flavor from cinnamon and nutmeg.  It’s a family favorite, especially around holiday time. 

Cinnamon Syrup Mix

Combine the following 4 ingredients into a quart jar.  Shake well.

3 C sugar (or xylitol)
3/4 cup flour, or 6 Tbs cornstarch,  Or 2 Tbs glucomannan powder
1 T cinnamon
1 1/2 t nutmeg

To use, pour 1 C mix and 2 C water into a sauce pan.  Cook and stir until thickened.  Remove from heat and stir in 1 t maple extract (optional.)

Store leftovers in the fridge.