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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
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!