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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.
More Like This
- More syrup recipes- Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup, Chocolate Syrup
- Recipes to pair syrup with – Fluffy Pancakes, Belgian Waffles, Easy French Toast, Swedish Pancakes
- More collections – 5 Ingredient Recipes, Easy Breakfast Ideas, Pancake Recipes
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 pancakes what else can I use buttermilk syrup on?
- 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
How to store homemade buttermilk syrup?
- Store the buttermilk syrup recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 weeks.
How to Freeze?
- 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.
For More Sauces:
Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup
10 mins
Homemade Strawberry Sauce
25 mins
Blueberry Sauce
10 mins
Caramel Sauce
17 mins
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.