Name: Homemade Buttermilk Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 (Makes 3 cups)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup buttermilk, cream, or homemade buttermilk (see notes); 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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!

Prep5 min

Cook10 min

Total15 min

Serves12 (Makes 3 cups)

Published 29 Jun 2010

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With a few simple ingredients, you can make thiseasy Homemade Buttermilk Syrupat home. This sweet syrup takes waffles and pancakes to the next level!

Buttermilk syrup in a small clear glass measuring cup with a blue waffle maker, some eggs, and extra animal-shaped waffles in the background.

Looking for a way to change up your pancakes and waffles? You have to try homemade buttermilk syrup. It is a rich and sweet syrup that’s sure to hit the spot!

Plus, this recipe is really simple to make. You can start it on the stove and it will be ready to serve by the time your pancakes or waffles are made. And if you don’t have buttermilk on hand, there are options for some alternatives.

It is the perfect topping forpancakes,wafflesorFrench toast. It’s also delicious onGerman pancakes.

Buttermilk syrup in a clear glass measuring cup.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Buttermilk syrup is such a great alternative to maple syrup, especially if your familylovespancakes and waffles.
The recipe issuper easy to makeand you likely have all the ingredients on-hand.
You don’thaveto use buttermilk! There are some other options that work well if you don’t have any buttermilk.

Recipe Ingredients

Butter
Buttermilk: can also use cream orhomemade buttermilk
Granulated sugar
Baking soda
Vanilla extract: can also add coconut and almond extract

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities

How to Make Buttermilk Syrup

Step #1.Heat the butter, buttermilk, and sugar to boiling over medium heatin a large saucepan.
Step #2.Once boiling, boil for 5 to 8 minutes and stir it often.
Step #3.Take the sauce off the heat and whisk in the baking soda and vanilla.
Step #4.Serve hot on waffles, pancakes, or French toast.

Recipe FAQs

What is buttermilk?

Buttermilk is a fermented dairy product that is traditionally made by adding a bacteria culture (similar to making yogurt) to skim milk. If you don’t have it on hand, here is how to make a buttermilk alternative at home.

How long does it take to make homemade buttermilk syrup?

It usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes to make this syrup. It’s so quick and easy!

How do I store buttermilk syrup?

Store it in the fridge in an airtight container and use within four days. Reheat the syrup in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop.

Is buttermilk syrup gluten-free?

Yes! All of the ingredients in buttermilk syrup are naturally gluten-free but be sure to check the ingredients you are using to be sure.

Buttermilk syrup pouring out of a small clear glass measuring cup onto animal-shaped waffles with a blue waffle maker, some eggs, and extra animal-shaped waffles in the background.

Expert Tips

Make sure touse a large saucepanwhen making this syrup. The baking soda causes the sauce to foam significantly and using a large pan will prevent it from overflowing.
You canchange up the flavor of the buttermilk syrupby adding 1/4 teaspoon of both almond and coconut extract in addition to the vanilla.
Adding 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamonto this recipe when adding the vanilla is another delicious way to change the flavor of buttermilk syrup.

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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!

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter

1 cup buttermilk, cream, or homemade buttermilk (see notes)

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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

Calories145

Carbohydrates18

Cholesterol23

Fat8

Protein1

Saturated fat5

Sodium105

Sugar18