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5 from 15 votes

Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe

This homemade pancake syrup is rich, buttery, and simple to make with only five ingredients. It will take your breakfast to the next level in just twenty minutes.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: buttermilk, syrup
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 382kcal
Author: Jess Jankowski
Cost: $3.34

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 the vanilla and baking soda, whisking constantly until incorporated. The mixture will bubble up slightly when the baking soda is added.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

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 to 4 months

Nutrition

Serving: 0.33cup | Calories: 382kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 978IU | Calcium: 32mg