Homemade Pancake Syrup
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4.9
Homemade Pancake Syrup
Description
This syrup begins by melting butter and whisking in granulated sugar, light brown sugar, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Bringing the mixture to a boil before simmering gently concentrates the flavors while continuously whisking prevents scorching. Adding baking soda near the end causes the syrup to foam and thicken slightly, producing a smooth, velvety consistency.
Removal from heat and resting allow the syrup to settle to the right pourable texture. The final syrup provides a balance of sweet, buttery notes coupled with a subtle tang from buttermilk and warmth from cinnamon, making an inviting topping for breakfast pancakes or French toast.
Leftovers keep in the refrigerator for up to a month. Reheat briefly in the microwave to restore pourability without overheating or burning. The syrup’s homemade nature allows modification of sweetness or spice according to taste.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup buttermilk (can easily make your own)
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, and cinnamon then whisk to combine. Bring mixture to a full boil, and once boiling, reduce to simmer for 2 minutes while whisking constantly.
- Whisk in baking soda and cook for 30 more seconds, whisking constantly. Mixture will foam and rise.
- Remove from heat and set aside to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Store leftover pancake syrup in the fridge for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
Notes
- This recipe yields about 1 3/4 cups of syrup.
- Store leftover syrup in the refrigerator for up to one month.
- Reheat gently in the microwave for a few seconds before serving to restore pourable consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 60 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 60kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 17mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 108IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.001mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.03mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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