Instructions: In a 3-quart saucepan, mix maple syrup with 4-1/2 cups water and bring to a simmer.

In a small bowl, mix remaining one cup of water with kuzu.

Remove syrup from heat and vigorously whisk kuzu mixture into syrup.

Return mixture to heat and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken.

Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate unused portion.

makes 9 cups

HINT: Arrowroot should not replace kuzu in this recipe because it may produce a gelatinous effect.

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