2 c. sugar
1 c. boiling hot water
1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. maple flavoring

Combine sugar, hot water, cream of tartar and maple flavoring in saucepan. Heat, but do not boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. If a thicker syrup is desired, add more sugar. (Cream of tartar will prevent sugar from crystalizing.) Makes about 1 pint.

FRUIT SYRUP: Substitute fruit juice for water in the recipe.