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Buttermilk Syrup

Buttermilk syrup sounds weird but I'm telling you guys: it's legit. Most syrups that you are going to pour over your pancakes are mostly sugar. This one actually starts with butter. And who can say no to more butter on your pancakes? It has buttermilk for tang (hear me out) and a dash of baking soda for a fizzy finish. What??? Trust me.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 227 kcal
Course: Dessert , Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar or brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup buttermilk see notes for substitute
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

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  1. In a large saucepan (you really need a large one, I use a 3 quart pan) melt 1/2 cup butter (one stick) over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar, if you like a darker, more caramel-y syrup. This is tasty but tends to mute the tangy buttermilk flavor a bit. It's good either way! Granulated sugar is definitely more traditional)
  3. Add 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon corn syrup, and 1/4 teaspoon (or just a dash) of kosher salt. Stir the mixture until it reaches a boil, it should only take a couple minutes.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat and add 1 teaspoon baking soda. Stir and let the mixture foam and bubble. It rises up really high, don't be alarmed! The soda is what gives this syrup it's light and bubbly flavor.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon vanilla to the syrup. Serve warm right away.
  6. Store leftovers in a tupperware or jar in the fridge. It will keep for several weeks! This recipe makes a little over 2 cups, which should be enough for 8 people to enjoy with pancakes or waffles. (Unless you are feeding my kids, who like to dump an entire pint over one pancake.)
  7. Reheating: You can microwave the syrup (it will have solidified a bit in the fridge) or bring it back up to a low simmer on the stove. Once it's warm, it's ready to be served.

Notes

  • Cheater buttermilk: Buttermilk is a main flavor profile in this recipe, hence the title. You don't want to skip it. But if you really need a cheat, you can use regular cheater buttermilk: add 1 tablespoon lemon juice to a glass measuring cup, then fill the rest up to the 1 cup mark with milk. Use the highest fat milk you have, whole milk is best. Stir, let sit for 5 minutes, then use as called for in the recipe. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 227kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 34mg (11%) Potassium 46mg (1%) Sugar 29g (58%) Vitamin A 404IU (8%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 0.03mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 227

% Daily Value*

Calories 227kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Potassium 46mg 1%
Sugar 29g 58%
Vitamin A 404IU 8%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 0.03mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.