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Spiced cinnamon buttermilk syrup is velvety and delicious. It only takes 5 ingredients, and 5 minutes to make!

Pour this delicious homemade cinnamon buttermilk syrup over pancakes, Belgian waffles, and Swedish pancakes or crepes. It is the perfect finish to any breakfast dish!

cinnamon buttermilk syrup on pumpkin french toast bake
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We are big breakfast fans at our house, and because we have busy mornings we like to eat breakfast for dinner about once a week. That’s when we pull out the big guns and go all in, whether it’s savory or sweet!

Our Buttermilk Syrup is absolutely mouth-watering. The kids devour it on their waffles or pancakes!! It is syrup perfection.

Now add some cinnamon to the mix?! You have a crazy good syrup with a fall-flair. Yum!!! Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup takes all of the best parts of that delectable syrup and adds some spice. This spiced syrup is now on the short list of must-make toppings for our breakfast bakes.

cinnamon buttermilk syrup ingredients

How to make cinnamon buttermilk syrup

HEAT. Melt butter in a pan on low-medium heat. Add sugar, buttermilk, vanilla and cinnamon and mix well and cook for a few minutes.

COMBINE. Add baking soda and stir until all combined. Mixture will get foamy and bubble up when done.

foamy syrup in a pot

Recipe Tips

This is a really simple and super delicious syrup recipe. I did note a couple of things that I wanted to share with you so that you aren’t caught off guard when making this.

This syrup will foam up quite a bit so use a larger saucepan than you think that you will need.

For a thicker syrup simply let it simmer longer. You will also be able to taste a hint of caramel flavor due to the extra cook time. YUM!

Stir stir stir. You don’t want the mixture to scorch on the bottom and affect the taste of the entire dish.

cinnamon buttermilk syrup in a syrup jar next to a plate of french toast bake.

what to serve Cinnamon buttermilk syrup with

I couldn’t give you a syrup recipe without suggesting some really delicious dishes to pour it over. Here are a few of our favorites:

Of course you have the traditional dishes such as 

The syrup also tastes great served over

Pouring syrup on a plate of pumpkin french toast bake

Storing Info

STORE syrup in an airtight container ( I usually store my syrup in a mason jar) in the fridge for about 2 weeks. If you notice some separation, just give it a stir to reincorporate it. You can serve it cold or put in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it up. Just remember to remove the metal lid before microwaving. 

Great News Everyone- Go ahead and make a double batch because you can store some of it in the freezer. Simply place the extra syrup in a Freezer Ziploc and FREEZE. Now you will always have some on hand. Thaw in the fridge or a bowl of warm water before reheating.

A white plate of pumpkin french toast bake topped with cinnamon buttermilk syrup

For delicious breakfast bakes, try:

5 from 14 votes

Cinnamon Buttermilk Syrup Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Spiced cinnamon buttermilk syrup is velvety and delicious. It only takes 5 ingredients, and 5 minutes to make!
Servings: 15 container
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: 10 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk (for a substitute, use 1/2 cup milk with 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Melt butter in a pan on low-medium heat.
  • Add sugar, buttermilk, vanilla and cinnamon and mix well and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add baking soda and stir until all combined. Mixture will get foamy and bubble up when done.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 32mg, Sodium: 150mg, Sugar: 13g, Vitamin A: 380IU, Calcium: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

About Kristyn

My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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13 Comments

  1. Brandy says:

    Can I make a double batch and store in the fridge? I’m currently trying to figure out alternatives to store syrups. My husband and kids haven’t taken a liking to pure maple syrup.

  2. Lori says:

    5 stars
    This is incredible!

  3. Karen Lucero says:

    5 stars
    Amazing!!!!
    Question…what do you think about trying to make this vegan? I can make buttermilk out of plant-based milk and vinegar. And could try vegan butter?

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You can certainly give it a try! I haven’t ever tried to make it vegan, so I’m not sure how it would turn out. You’ll have to let us know how it turns out if you do.

  4. Dillon Cannell says:

    5 stars
    Super great flavor and my 3 and 5 year old loved making it we me.

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      Oh I’m so happy to hear that. I love when recipes can bring families together cooking in the kitchen. Thanks for sharing!

  5. Kristina says:

    5 stars
    Much better than store bought syrup and easy to make. Thanks for sharing.

  6. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    A great syrup for all your breakfast needs. Easy to make!

  7. Natalie says:

    5 stars
    My kids loved this syrup!! I will be making this all fall/winter long. We can’t get enough!

  8. Joy says:

    5 stars
    Ok, my family pretty much wanted to drink the syrup!! It’s so good & tastes amazing on so many things!

  9. katerina @ diethood.com says:

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness! This sauce is absolutely amazing!! I can’t get enough…SO YUMMY!

  10. Allyson Zea says:

    Wow this was incredibly delicious and easy! Thank you!

    1. Lil'Luna Team says:

      You’re welcome! So glad to hear you enjoyed the syrup!