Buttermilk Syrup Recipe

Rich and creamy buttermilk syrup recipe is an easy homemade syrup that’s perfect on pancakes, waffles, or French toast! 

Buttermilk syrup is a very easy topping to whip up as you’re making your pancake or waffle batter. This homemade syrup is a delicious alternative to maple syrup.

It’s made without corn syrup and is made from simple pantry staples.

The buttermilk gives this it a nice richness, but you can’t taste it in the syrup. It just has a buttery-caramel-y flavor that is really delicious with pancakes, waffles, or French toast.

How to make homemade buttermilk syrup

Step 1: Add the buttermilk, sugars, and butter to a large, heavy saucepan.

Top tip >> Be sure that you use a larger saucepan to give yourself room because the syrup will foam and bubble up after the baking soda is added. 

Step 2: Bring to a boil over medium heat.

Step 3: Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla and the baking soda.

Step 4: Let the syrup cool until it’s warm. Stir as needed.

Tips

• Buttermilk – Whole milk or reduced-fat buttermilk will work.
• Brown sugar – Light or dark brown sugar will work. Dark brown sugar will give you richer syrup.
• Salted butter – If using unsalted butter, add 1/4 teaspoon salt to the syrup.
• Storage – Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the fridge. The syrup will keep for up to 5 days when properly stored.
• Variations – Feel free to add more vanilla extract, a little maple extract, or a bit of cinnamon to change up the flavor.

Recipes that go well with this syrup

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