Step 1

In a small bowl or liquid mesauring cup, mix ¼ cup cold water with xanthan gum or gluccie (sprinkle on the xanthan gum or gluccie to prevent clumping; if clumps happen anyway, smash them to smithereens with the back of a spoon). Set aside.

Step 2

Whisk remaining water, sweetener, and salt together in a saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat.

Step 3

While whisking, mix in the xanthan gum or gluccie water.

Step 4

Stir constantly until it begins to thicken.

Step 5

Whisk in maple flavoring and vanilla.

Step 6

Mixture should thicken more as it cools. If you'd like it to be thicker, add more xanthan gum or gluccie a pinch at a time (remember to sprinkle it in and smash its clumps).

Step 7

Store in an airtight container in the fridge.