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Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

This rich, buttery syrup is made with a few staple ingredients such as buttermilk, butter, sugar and it has a sweet vanilla finish. It's perfect for pancakes, waffles, French toast, crepes, or bread pudding.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into 4 chunks
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract, or coconut extract, or almond extract

Instructions

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  1. Add sugar, buttermilk, butter and salt to a large 3 quart saucepan. Stir and heat mixture over medium heat, bringing to a boil stirring frequently.
  2. Once it boils reduce heat to low and let simmer 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat then whisk in baking soda and vanilla extract. Note that it will bubble up and foam high (which is why a large saucepan is essential).
  4. Serve foamy or whisk for about 30 seconds if you'd like less bubbles. Serve warm over breakfast or dessert of choice (such as pancakes, French toast, crepes, waffles, or bread pudding).

Notes

  • In addition to vanilla extract you can also add 1 tsp ground cinnamon for a cinnamon flavored syrup.