Buttermilk Syrup

Elevate your breakfast game with this rich and velvety homemade Buttermilk Syrup, a luscious alternative to traditional maple syrup. Made with simple pantry staples like buttermilk, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter, this indulgent syrup transforms into a golden, caramel-like topping with just 15 minutes of effort. The magic happens when baking soda is added, creating a light, airy texture and subtle tang that perfectly complements your favorite pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Infused with warm vanilla and a hint of light corn syrup for added silkiness, this easy-to-make syrup is the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for weekend brunches or everyday mornings, it’s a must-try recipe to sweeten up your breakfast table!

Nutriscore Rating: 24/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup buttermilk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 tablespoon light corn syrup

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, buttermilk, unsalted butter, and light corn syrup.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the butter melts and the ingredients are well combined.

Step 3

Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

Step 4

Reduce the heat slightly and let the mixture simmer for 2–3 minutes, until it thickens slightly and begins to take on a light golden hue.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the baking soda. The mixture will foam up significantly—this is normal and creates a light, airy texture in the syrup.

Step 6

Once the foaming subsides, stir in the vanilla extract to add a warm, rich flavor.

Step 7

Allow the syrup to cool for 5 minutes before serving. The syrup will thicken further as it cools.

Step 8

Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or your favorite breakfast treats. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week and reheat before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	281.7 grams (281.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1237

Total Fat 48.00g	62%
Saturated Fat 28.00g	140%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 124mg	41%
Sodium 641mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 214.60g	78%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 214.10g
Protein 0.40g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 12mg	1%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 14mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.4%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 66.4%