Who needs maple syrup? Grab the jam jar. Photo by Daniel Gilbey | IST.

Grab a jar of jam, jelly or preserves.

Scoop jam into a bowl and whisk with enough hot water to create the consistency you want.

If it’s an adults-only event, add a teaspoon or more of Grand Marnier or fruit liqueur. You can combine flavors; for example, orange liqueur with strawberry jam.

Or, you can use the jam for stuffed pancakes. Make large, thin pancakes or crepes that can be filled with jam and folded in half, as in the photo.

Recipes for pancakes, waffles and French Toast.

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