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Caramel Buttermilk Syrup

Caramel Buttermilk Syrup is creamy and buttery, so luxuriously fun! It's an easy alternative to maple syrup and the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and more!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 428 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup buttermilk - be sure to shake it well before using!
  • 2 tablespoons corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

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  1. In a 3 to 4-quart saucepan (make sure it's large enough, this will bubble up!) over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, buttermilk, corn syrup, and salt. When butter is mostly melted, turn heat up just a bit to medium-high and bring mixture to a boil. It will foam up and rise in volume.
  2. Reduce heat to medium-low. The mixture should still be bubbling, but the volume will settle down. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently and scraping the bottom of the pan. The mixture will still be a pale yellow color at this point. (If you want a lighter caramel, simmer for 5-7 minutes. For a darker caramel with deeper flavor, simmer for up to 10 minutes.)
  3. Remove pan from heat. Sprinkle the baking soda evenly over the top and stir to combine. The syrup will bubble up and look very foamy. Then stir in the vanilla.
  4. Let sit for 20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes or so. The bubbles will settle and the caramel syrup will thicken and darken as it cools.
  5. Serve caramel syrup with apple oat pancakes, pancakes, waffles, French toast, and even ice cream!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 428kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 56g (19%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 301mg (13%) Sugar 56g (112%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 428

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 428kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 56g 19%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g 47%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 301mg 13%
Sugar 56g 112%

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