Crowd-Favorite Homemade Buttermilk Syrup (Only 5 Ingredients!)

A glass of creamy syrup next to slices of bread on a plate.

Crowd-Favorite Homemade Buttermilk Syrup (Only 5 Ingredients!)

This easy Buttermilk Syrup recipe was the star of my weekend brunch! Made with 5 simple pantry ingredients, this homemade breakfast syrup has a rich, buttery caramel flavor with a subtle tang. Cooked on the stovetop until smooth and golden, buttermilk syrup takes only 10 minutes to make. It's an indulgent topping that takes pancakes, waffles, and other baked goods to the next level.

Course Breakfast, Brunch

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 83kcal

Author Kelly Nash

Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
½ cup buttermilk
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

Add sugar, butter, and buttermilk to a large saucepan over medium heat, until the butter is melted. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, let the mixture boil for one minute.
1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup unsalted butter, ½ cup buttermilk
Remove from heat and add in baking soda and vanilla. The mixture will get foamy and bubble up when finished.
¾ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Serve warm over your favorite pancakes, waffles, or french toast!

Notes

Recipe makes approximately 1¼ cups of syrup.

Storing and reheating:

Refrigerate in a glass jar with a lid to store.
Can be served room temperature or warm.
Reheat in saucepan or in a microwave safe dish until warm.

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