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Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

With a few simple ingredients, you can make this easy Homemade Buttermilk Syrup at home. This sweet syrup takes waffles and pancakes to the next level!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 12 (Makes 3 cups)
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan heat butter, buttermilk, and sugar over medium heat.
  • Bring to a boil and boil for 5-8 minutes, stirring often. The syrup should be a light golden yellow and slightly thicker.
  • Remove from heat and whisk in soda and vanilla. The mixture will get big and foamy. The foam will go down as it cools and when you pour it, it will also thicken when it cools.
  • Serve hot over your favorite homemade waffles or pancakes.
  • Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat before serving again.

Notes

  • You can use store-bought buttermilk, cream, or homemade buttermilk in this recipe.
  • To make homemade buttermilk add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar to a 1-cup measuring cup. Fill the rest of the measuring cup up with milk. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes before using. Read more about making buttermilk here. 
  • You can change up the flavor of the buttermilk syrup by adding 1/4 teaspoon of both almond and coconut extract in addition to the vanilla. It's delicious this way.
  • Be sure to use a large or medium pan for this recipe. Do not use a small saucepan. When you add the baking soda, the mixture foams a lot and at least triples in size for a few minutes. Using a large pan prevents it from overflowing. 
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for three to five days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 12 servings (1/4 cup) | Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 30mg | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.02mg

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