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A syrup pitcher of buttermilk syrup next to a stack of pancakes and bowl of fresh berries

Homemade Buttermilk Syrup

5 from 3 votes
Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
If you love caramel, you'll LOVE this easy buttermilk syrup recipe! It's the perfect topping for waffles, pancakes, or french toast, but it's also delicious over ice cream and spice cake!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Servings: 2 cups syrup
Calories: 137kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar (300 grams)
  • 1 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

Instructions

  • Combine. In a large pot, combine butter, buttermilk, corn syrup, sugar, baking soda, and salt. (Do NOT add vanilla at this point.)
  • Boil. Stirring regularly, bring syrup to a boil (the syrup will get quite foamy). Boil 6-7 minutes, stirring very regularly. The foamy syrup will turn a golden color.
  • Remove From Heat & Finish. Remove pan from heat. Allow bubbles to settle, then stir in vanilla. Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, french toast, spice cake, ice cream, and more!
  • Store leftover buttermilk syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 1 week. Syrup will thicken significantly in the fridge, so bring it to room temperature or warm it up on the stove or in the microwave before using the leftovers.

Notes

  • Choose A Big Enough Pot. This syrup will foam and bubble significantly as it cooks, so it's important to choose a large enough pot to accommodate this so it doesn't boil over.
  • Vanilla Tip. If you accidentally add the vanilla with the other ingredients, don't worry. The vanilla will actually pretty much cook off during the boiling, so just add another 1-2 tsp after it comes off the heat.
  • Try An Extra Pinch of Salt. For an almost salted-caramel vibe, add an extra pinch of salt to the syrup when it comes off the heat.

Video

Course: Breakfast, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: syrup

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons syrup | Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 21.4g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 15.7mg | Sodium: 122.5mg | Potassium: 20.2mg | Sugar: 21.4g | Calcium: 15.6mg

Nutrition facts are an estimate only and will vary based on brands and amounts used.

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