Skip the store-bought bottle! This easy homemade pancake syrup takes just 10 minutes and uses ingredients you already have on hand, making it the ultimate upgrade for pancakes, waffles, and French toast.
In a large saucepan, melt butter. Add sugars, 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.
1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup light brown sugar
Whisk in baking soda and cook for 30 more seconds, whisking constantly. Mixture will foam and rise.
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Remove from heat and set aside to rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
Yields about 1 3/4 cups of syrup.Store leftover pancake syrup in the fridge for several weeks. Reheat in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.