makes 24 servings
4 cups white sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
3 tablespoons corn syrup
2 cups water
1 teaspoon imitation maple flavor
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place the white sugar, brown sugar, corn syrup, and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium, cover pan, and simmer 8 minutes. Stir in maple extract and vanilla. Cool completely, then pour into glass jars, cover, and refrigerate.