**I've made this recipe for YEARS with mixed results, because it really all comes down to the maple flavoring. I used to use Frontier, but it seems like they altered their recipe because their current maple flavor tastes NOTHING like maple. Now I use Olive Nation. So beware, if your bottle doesn't smell like real deal maple syrup, then this syrup sure won't TASTE like maple syrup. Smell your maple flavoring before you use it (take it from me)! If you find another brand you like, be sure to let me know! I'm disappointed in Frontier's new recipe :(