Homemade Maple Syrup

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1 tsp. maple flavoring

4 Tbsp. corn syrup {optional}

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Mix water and sugar {and corn syrup if using} in a small saucepan.

Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Boil 5 minutes without stirring.

Remove from heat and stir in maple flavoring.