Pancake Syrup

1/4 pound butter
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon maple extract

In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan combine all ingredients except the maple extract. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil gently for 3 minutes. Cook on gentle, simmering without stirring for 12 minutes.

Add maple extract. Remove from heat. Cool and refrigerate.