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    Home » Breakfast » Homemade Pancake Syrup

    Homemade Pancake Syrup

    Published: Jan 24, 2022 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This Homemade Pancake Syrup is a rich and thick and the perfect alternate to store bought syrup. It is easy to make and goes great with homemade pancakes. 

    Homemade Pancake Syrup being poured over a stack of pancakes

    My husband grew up have pancake breakfast every Saturday morning. It's a tradition we have tried to carry on with our kids as well.

    Depending on what is going on for the day sometimes we use a pre-made pancake mix or if I have the time, I will make my own Homemade Pancake Mix.

    I usually have my pre-made pancake mix on hand. I started making my own syrup shortly after I started making my own pancake mix.

    How to make Homemade Pancake Syrup:

    This is a very simple recipe to make. You heat and melt your sugar, then slowly stir in and melt the butter.

    Bring to a low rolling boil, and then set aside to cool and thicken up!

    Pour over your favorite pancakes or if you need a good pancake recipe check out these favorites of mine, Banana Pancakes or Chocolate Chip Pancakes!

    Ingredients:

    • Brown Sugar
    • Water
    • Unsalted Butter
    • Maple Extract or Vanilla Extract

    ingredients for homemade syrup

    Directions:

    Step One: Place brown sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium/high heat.

    • Cooking Tip: It is essential not to overheat and burn the sugar. Even a small amount of overcooking the sugar will ruin the taste of the syrup.

    Step Two: Lower heat to medium/low and allow to boil for 4 minutes while whisking.

    Step Three: Next add in butter and stir until butter is melted. Remove from heat and mix in maple extract.

    mixing the brown sugar and butter together in saucepan

    Step Four: Allow syrup to set for 5 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.

    • Serving tip: It is best served a little warm. If it cools all the way, it will become very hard to pour out. 

    Step Five: Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar or container.

    homemade pancake syrup in glass server with pancakes in the background

    How to store Homemade Pancake Syrup:

    If you have leftovers or make this ahead of time, you can store this in an airtight plastic container or a glass container.

    You can store at room temperature for 3-5 days or in the refrigerator for about 2 weeks.

    I usually make enough for the one breakfast, and it tastes so good, we usually find a reason to pour a little extra on our pancakes.

    How to reheat Syrup:

    Reheating homemade syrup is necessary to have the best consistency for pouring.

    Put it in a microwave safe dish and warm up for 10-15 seconds. If it is not the consistency you want, microwave for an additional 5 seconds.

    Due to the nature of it being a thick sugary consistency you do not want to heat it up too much as it can be very hot. So be careful!

    Is this Maple Syrup?

    This is not a form of maple syrup. I like to add Maple Extract to give it the maple flavor.

    This is more of a caramel toffee sauce due to melting brown sugar and butter together.

    It is a great tasty alternative if you do not have pure maple syrup, but it is not the same thing.

    pouring homemade pancake syrup on top of a stack of pancakes

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    Homemade Pancake Syrup

    Homemade Pancake Syrup

    Jennie Duncan
    This Homemade Pancake Syrup is a rich and thick and the perfect alternate to store bought syrup. It is easy to make and goes great with homemade pancakes.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Course Breakfast, Sauce, Syrup
    Cuisine American, Breakfast
    Servings 8
    Calories 311 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups brown sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • ¼ teaspoon maple extract or vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Place brown sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium/high heat.
    • Lower heat to medium/low and allow to boil for 4 minutes while whisking.
    • Next add in butter and stir until butter is melted. Remove from heat and mix in maple extract.
    • Allow syrup to set for 5 minutes to thicken slightly before serving.
    • Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar or container.

    Notes

    Cooking Tip: It is essential not to overheat and burn the sugar. Even a small amount of overcooking the sugar will ruin the taste of the syrup.
    Serving tip: It is best served a little warm. If it cools all the way, it will become very hard to pour out. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ozCalories: 311kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 1gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 77mgSugar: 53gVitamin A: 355IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Homemade Pancake Syrup, Pancake Syrup
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