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Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

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Recipe Cost $2.78
Recipe Serving Cost $0.47
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This Homemade Buttermilk Syrup recipe will take your pancakes and waffles to the next level! It’s so easy to make and incredibly irresistible. Plus, this recipe costs just $2.78 to make.  via @easybudgetrecipes

This Homemade Buttermilk Syrup recipe will take your pancakes, waffles, and French toast to the next level! It’s so easy to make and incredibly irresistible. Plus, this recipe costs just $2.78 to make. 

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Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

Do you find yourself struggling each year to find the perfect gift to give friends and neighbors different from a plate of cookies but won’t break the bank? The struggle is real! But the recipe we are sharing with you today will take away that struggle. 

Homemade buttermilk syrup is a delicious gift everyone will love. I made it for my neighbors last year, and they still mention it to me a year later! One neighbor said he is already counting down the days until I make this year’s batch! 

Growing up, whenever my mom made this buttermilk syrup recipe it felt like such a treat. It would take our pancakes to the next level and made the meal feel a little fancier. 

My mom’s best friend gave her the recipe, and my mom thought it sounded weird but decided to give it a try anyway. I am so glad she did! My mom said she loved it so much the first time she made it. She was practically drinking it. 

Make this buttermilk syrup recipe for your friends and neighbors, and they will think you are the best! My kids love buttermilk syrup just as much as I did when I was their age and often literally cheer out loud when they see I have made it! 

I am glad this homemade buttermilk syrup is making its way through the next generation. After you make it once, you will find yourself making it throughout the rest of the year. 

Syrup in a serving dish on the breakfast table.

Can you freeze buttermilk syrup?

If you have any leftover syrup (not very likely, LOL!), you can place it in an airtight container and freeze it to preserve it. 

How do you make buttermilk from regular milk?

For every 1 cup of milk that you will be using, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar. Mix together, and you now have buttermilk. The acid curdles the milk, therefore creating a substitute for buttermilk. 

How do you thicken maple syrup?

Cornstarch is the best way to thicken your syrup. Mix equal parts cornstarch with equal parts of water. Add it slowly to the syrup and mix it together. This should help thicken the syrup.

How to Make Buttermilk Recipe:

  1. First, melt the butter on the stovetop.
  2. Next, stir in the sugar and buttermilk.
  3. Then once it is combined, add in the baking soda and vanilla.
  4. Finally, let it cool before transferring to a container and serve!

Close up picture of buttermilk syrup on pancakes.

How to get the kids involved with this recipe:

  • Ages 2-3: Let them help mix in the buttermilk, butter, and sugar.
  • Ages 4-5: Have them help measure out the ingredients and pour them in. This is a good oppertunity to introduce them to fractions. 
  • Ages 6-8: Let them pour in the baking soda and vanilla and stir it. 
  • Ages 9-11: Supervise them while they prepare the entire recipe. Remember to have them read it twice before beginning the recipe. 
  • Ages 12+: Let them prepare the entire recipe, unsupervised, while you do the happy dance in the corner!

Discover why we love getting the kids involved in the kitchen and more tips in our How to Get Kids Involved In Cooking article.

The Flavor and Recipe Variations:

  •  Coconut: Instead of adding vanilla extract to the recipe below, add coconut extract instead! 

What to Serve with Buttermilk Syrup:

  • Easy French Toast 
  • Sheet Pan Pancakes (pictured below)
  • Waffles

Overhead picture of buttermilk syrup on pancakes.

How long is this good for:

  • Serve: As with most recipes with dairy products in them, you shouldn’t leave this syrup out for longer than 2 hours. 
  • Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. 
  • Freeze: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 3-4 months. 

How much will this Buttermilk Syrup cost:

RECIPE COST: $2.78

COST PER SERVING: $0.47

To find out more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained.

  • 1 cup butter – $1.62
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar – $0.18
  • ½ cup buttermilk – $0.29
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla – $0.68
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda – $0.01

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Cook’s Tools:

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk
Buttermilk Syrup in a glass jar.
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Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

Recipe Cost $2.78
Recipe Serving Cost $0.47
This Homemade Buttermilk Syrup recipe will take your pancakes and waffles to the next level! It’s so easy to make and incredibly irresistible. Plus, this recipe costs just $2.78 to make. 
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk, syrup
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Easy Budget Recipes Original!

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • whisk

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
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Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the butter, sugar, and buttermilk. Whisk occasionally while the mixture comes to a rapid boil.
  • Once a boil is reached, whisk constantly for 3 minutes. Remove the mixture from the heat and add in the vanilla and baking soda and whisk constantly until incorporated (the mixture will bubble up a bit when the baking soda is added).
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 978IU | Calcium: 32mg
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This Homemade Buttermilk Syrup recipe will take your pancakes and waffles to the next level! It’s so easy to make and incredibly irresistible. Plus, this recipe costs just $2.78 to make. 

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  1. Micki

    November 28, 2019 at 6:13 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my gosh, before I saw this recipe I’ d never even heard of buttermilk syrup! I tried it on a whim, and wow, so delicious! I’ll be making it all the time!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 1, 2019 at 5:13 am

      I feel like your life is complete and so is our mission with this blog after reading your comment! So happy it was a success!

    • Jess Jankowski

      December 7, 2019 at 7:20 am

      Welcome to the buttermilk syrup lovers club!! It’s a good club to be in.

  2. Liz

    November 29, 2019 at 11:15 am

    5 stars
    I’ve never liked maple syrup so when I saw your recipe, I had to give it a whirl! I loved it and so did my kids! Can’t wait to try it on my next batch of waffles, too!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 1, 2019 at 5:14 am

      I don’t know too many kids who do not like buttermilk syrup. I am so happy you were able to try it and that you liked it! Thanks for the feedback!

    • Jess Jankowski

      December 7, 2019 at 7:21 am

      It is so good with waffles! So glad you all liked it!

  3. Anita

    December 14, 2019 at 4:31 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow, this is one of the best thing for pancakes and waffles. I know it’s supposed to be for gifting, but I’m going to make lots of this for myself, LOL. 😀

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 16, 2019 at 5:54 am

      Ha ha, one for a neighbor one for you!

  4. Tonje

    December 14, 2019 at 8:04 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow! I had never even heard of this before, but I’m so glad I discovered it. So delicious!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 16, 2019 at 5:54 am

      It’s life changing!!! Enjoy!

  5. Jack

    December 14, 2019 at 11:38 am

    5 stars
    I have seen buttermilk syrup before. Very interesting, I will be giving this a go on my next patch of pancakes!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 16, 2019 at 5:55 am

      You will not regret it!

  6. Annie @ Annie's Noms

    December 14, 2019 at 12:14 pm

    5 stars
    This looks delicious!! I’ve never tried buttermilk syrup on my pancakes or waffles, but I need to because this looks and sounds like the perfect syrup to enjoy! I love the idea of giving it as a gift too!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 16, 2019 at 5:55 am

      You will LOVE it! Hope you try it soon!

  7. Julia

    December 14, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    5 stars
    I had never heard of this before so thanks for introducing me to something new! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 16, 2019 at 5:55 am

      So happy you are going to try it.

  8. Wendy Collins

    December 14, 2019 at 7:15 pm

    5 stars
    So easy to make and delicious! A game changer for our pancakes and waffles!!!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 16, 2019 at 5:56 am

      Thank you so much for your review! We really appreciate it.

  9. Jessica Formicola

    December 17, 2020 at 1:39 pm

    5 stars
    I love homemade condiments, but I’ve never made syrup! I can’t wait to try this buttermilk syrup!

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 19, 2020 at 7:09 am

      Definitely add it to your list of recipes to try! Kids and adults alike lick it off their plates!

  10. Dannii

    December 17, 2020 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    I have never heard of buttermilk syrup, but I think I will love it. I will definitely be trying it.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 19, 2020 at 7:10 am

      There is no doubt you will love it Dannii, enjoy!

  11. Jacqueline Meldrum

    December 17, 2020 at 2:26 pm

    5 stars
    I am gobsmacked. Why have I never heard of this before?

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 19, 2020 at 7:10 am

      You have been deprived your whole life and didn’t even know it!

  12. Naiby

    December 17, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! This is a first for me. I never heard of buttermilk syrup before. That will surely make an original, creative gourmet gift to all the people who are ignorant like me, he he.

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 19, 2020 at 7:08 am

      Haha I gave it to my neighbors as a Christmas gift and it was a major hit! Many had not heard of it either!

  13. Irina

    December 17, 2020 at 2:42 pm

    5 stars
    I love your site and your recipes, and this one is not an exception. I am going to make it today! And thanks for your tips on how to involve kids to make your recipes 🙂

    Reply
    • Jess Jankowski

      December 19, 2020 at 7:10 am

      Thank you so much Irina!

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