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Did you know you can make homemade Pancake Syrup in just 10 minutes, using pantry ingredients we all have around? It's so good, you'll never want to buy syrup again.
I'm a huge fan of breakfast recipes–particularly pancakes! Some current favorites are Cottage Cheese Pancakes, Pumpkin Pancakes, Crunchy French Toast, Yeasted Waffles, and Sheet Pan Pancakes!
10-minute Pancake Syrup is my favorite pancake upgrade.
10-minute Pancake Syrup is my favorite pancake upgrade.Really though, this easy homemade syrup will make any pancakes or French toast feel special, and it couldn't be easier or quicker to make. It's an obvious match for our Buttermilk or Whole Wheat Pancakes, classic French Toast and Belgian Waffles. I can't wait for you to give it a go!
How to make Pancake Syrup:
In a large saucepan: Melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in sugar, buttermilk, vanilla, and cinnamon and bring to a full boil. Reduce heat to low and cook for 2 minutes, whisking constantly.
Whisk in Baking Soda; it will foam and rise. Remove from heat and set aside for a few minutes before serving.
Store Homemade pancake syrup in the fridge for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
More breakfast favorites for homemade buttermilk syrup:
- German Pancakes
- Air Fryer French Toast
- Hawaiian French Toast Casserole
- Pumpkin French Toast
- Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
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Homemade Pancake Syrup
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
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I originally shared this recipe March 2019. Updated July 2021 and August 2024.
Recipe originally adapted from All Recipes.
What can I replace the brown sugar with
You can use all granulated sugar (1 cup total) instead it just won’t have quite the same caramel-y flavor. Or swap in dark brown sugar if that’s what you’ve got. Coconut sugar works too as a 1:1 swap.
Hello Lauren
CAN I REPLACE BUTTER MILK?
Yes! If you’re out of buttermilk, just mix 1 cup milk with 1 tablespoon lemon juice or white vinegar and let it sit for 5–10 minutes. Works like a charm in this syrup recipe.
Curious, what does the baking soda do?
Great question! The baking soda is what gives the syrup that dreamy foamy texture and thickens it up a little.
Wonderful!
I had no idea making tasty syrup could be so easy and quick.
Hello Lauren, someone on the reviews asked “what’s the shelf life” I didn’t see a response? I did see that you noted that it lasted about a month in the fridge. That seems like a long time to me for a Buttermilk.Is there a reason that it last that long in the refrigerator? I really want to try this recipe.
Yes, it really does last that long because the buttermilk gets cooked (killing off bacteria) and there’s a good amount of sugar, which acts as a natural preservative. As long as you keep it refrigerated in a clean container, it should be fine for about a month.
-Stacy
Thank you Stacy, that all makes sense. Can’t wait to make it.
My goodnes gracious!! This is a really delicious syrup, Lauren I absolutely love this Buttermilk syrup. Thank you, so much! I also made your very fluffy tasty pumpkin waffels to go with the Buttermilk waffels. It was delicious like a bite from a cloud. My 83 year old mother smiled with every bite she loved it! We all did! Thank you again Lauren I look forward to trying more of your wonderful delicious and simple recipes God Bless you and yours Sincerly Teresa.🥰
Thank you Teresa!