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This decadent, rich and creamy Buttermilk Syrup takes only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes and is loved by ALL!
Liquid Gold!
We love breakfast foods and often have breakfast for dinner. We whip up pancake recipes, waffle recipes, and our favorite Swedish Pancakes often and you can’t have any of these without some homemade buttermilk syrup!
This syrup is a favorite in our house and you’ll soon see why! Maple Syrup is a tasty classic, but the caramel flavor in this buttermilk twist is mouth-wateringly delicious.
In fact, the kids love it so much they often refer to it as “Liquid gold”!
Why we love it:
- Quick and simple. This syrup is ready in only 5 minutes and requires just 5 ingredients!
- For more than pancakes. Besides the traditional breakfast food, you can drizzle it over Funnel Cake or Vanilla Ice Cream, top this Recipe for Apple Crisp, or use it as a dip for Angel Food Cake Churro Bites.
- Long-lasting. It can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen, for a convenient syrup option.
- Change it up. The syrup can be customized with variations like Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, almond extract, or coconut extract to suit different tastes and occasions.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 5 minutes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk – see How to make Buttermilk using milk and lemon juice as a great buttermilk substitute
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – change the flavor by adding ¼ teaspoon almond or coconut extract or a spice such as ¼ teaspoon cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice.
How to make buttermilk syrup
- COOK. Melt ½ cup butter in a pan on low-medium heat.
- Add 1 cup sugar, ½ cup buttermilk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla and whisk well. Bring to a boil and add ½ teaspoon baking soda and stir until all combined.
- Store in a syrup dispenser or mason jar. Mixture will get foamy and bubble up when done.
Cooking Tips
- Pot used. Use a medium-large pot to accommodate all the foaming.
- Cook time. The longer you simmer it the more it will froth and thicken. It will also darken in color and produce a hint of caramel.
- Avoid burning. Be sure to stir frequently to avoid scorching the bottom.
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Buttermilk Syrup
Equipment
- 8-ounce mason jars (for storage)
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Melt butter in a pan on low-medium heat.
- Add sugar, buttermilk, and vanilla and whisk well. Bring to a boil, add baking soda, and stir until combined.
- Mixture will get foamy and bubble up when done.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Besides the traditional breakfast food, drizzle it over Funnel Cake or Vanilla Ice Cream, top this Apple Crisp Recipe, or use it as a dip for Angel Food Cake Churro Bites
Store the buttermilk syrup recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
Make a double batch and you’ll always have some on hand when you want it. Thaw in the fridge before reheating.
To reheat. To make reheating super easy I like to store the syrup in mason jars. Simply remove the lid and microwave for 30-60 seconds. For larger portions, reheat in a saucepan on the stove.
Love this syrup! We have family in Minnesota so we get fresh maple syrup and this syrup goes hand in hand. Thank you for sharing!
I was so glad I stumbled on this recipe! It’s so good and worked perfectly for my leftover buttermilk.
Made this syrup to go with some waffles and it was amazing.
This buttermilk syrup took my breakfast to the next level! So easy to make and such a hit!
Love this syrup! So delicious and easy.
Yay! So glad to hear you loved the syrup!
Can I can this ?
Can this be made in advance (day before) and reheated ?
I love swedish pancakes
This has been my all time favorite syrup for years now. It will knock your socks off, I promise.
Recipe says there are 15 servings per batch. Have you ever figured out how much is a serving? I’m watching my weight but this is one thing that I still NEED from time to time. It is SOOOOO good. I don’t think I can go back the maple syrup again.
Honestly it kind of depends on how much syrup you pour on your food… I’d say a couple Tbsp. Couldn’t agree with you more though. This syrup is a game changer. I could practically drink it! 😉
Do you have to refrigerate this? I’m looking for a recipe I can gift in bottles for Christmas…
I made this for a Bridal Brunch and it was a HIT. People were going back for waffles just for the syrup!! It’s so easy and Sooooo delicious!
Oh yay!! I’m so glad the syrup was a hit. I could seriously drink this stuff. 😉 Glad to hear it was well enjoyed!
easy and delicious!
Glad you think so 😉 It’s my favorite! Thank you!
Can you use almond milk with the lemon juice as a substitute for buttermilk?
You could use equal measures of plain yogurt as a substitute. I haven’t tried with the almond milk, but usually its 1 tablespoon of lemon juice with as much milk added to make a cup. So, almond milk should work.
We make this every time we make French toast, and it is delicious!
This syrup is so delicious. It is so easy to make and everyone LOVES it!!
This syrup is a family favorite! So easy and delicious!!
What an impressive, easy, and delicious syrup to add to a brunch table!!
Delicious!! So easy to make and we LOVED it! If you have time, make the SWedish Pancakes from this site. Together They are an amazing combo!
Awe, thank you for sharing that! They are our favorite!
This is fast, easy and delicious! As a variation, i added the juice of two meyer lemons to make “lemon buttermilk syrup.” so good on swedish pancakes and dutch babies. Thanks for the recipe!
Good idea! I am glad to share! Thank you for letting me know!
HI… I HAVEN’T HAD TIME TO TRY THIS RECIPE YET, BUT I’M ANXIOUS TO. GROWING UP WITH A SWEDISH DAD AND A FINNISH MOM, I’VE HAD QUITE A FEW SCANDINAVIAN/NORDIC RECIPES, BUT HAVE NEVER HAD BUTTERMILK SYRUP. HOW IS THAT POSSIBLE? :))
QUESTION: IN THE PHOTO, THE SYRUP LOOKS SEPARATED. IS IT SERVED LIKE THAT, OR SHOULD YOU GIVE IT A GOOD SHAKE BEFORE SERVING?
(NOT SURE WHY I’M TYPING IN CAPS THIS MORNING)
Lol..I’m not sure how you haven’t, but it’s my favorite!! Yes, you could give it a little shake or stir. Really hope you like it!!
Hi excited to try this! Im looking to possibly cut back on the butter and sugar, do you think I could use less of either and it would still turn out ok?
I am sure it would, though I have personally have not tried.
Love this syrup! Amazing!
Me too! I am happy you do, too! Thank you!
Homemade syrup is always the better choice if you have time. This recipe did NOT disappoint! So simple to whip up and the flavor was delicious!
This looks very similar to a “hard sauce” for bread pUDDING. I’m making swedish pancakes for Christmas breakfast and found this recipe after the pancake one. I’ll give it a go! As I don’t have lingenberry preserves I have made fresh cranberry sauce. The buttermilk syrup will be a nice choice too.
Hope everyone liked it!
I will never buy store bought syrup again!! This is so good & simple. My kids loved it!
I dont think ill ever go back to maple syrup. So Yummy!
A great tasting syrup that takes no time to whip up.
I love this syrup so much but my biggest ROADBLOCK has been the buttermilk, thanks for the genius sub. I also can’t wait to try freezing it.
This syrup is just delicious! The kids love it too!
LOVE this syrup, and how easy it is to make! Tastes delicious!
We can’t go back to store bought syrup, after trying this!! It is delicious & super easy to make, which I love!
I love this syrup! It’s incredibly easy to make and tastes amazing.