Yummy Pancake Syrup

Elevate your breakfast game with this luscious homemade Yummy Pancake Syrup, a simple and satisfying alternative to store-bought options. Made with a blend of granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and water, this syrup boasts a rich, caramel-like flavor that's perfectly enhanced by a touch of unsalted butter and pure vanilla extract. For an extra burst of maple goodness, try adding the optional maple extract. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe delivers a silky, slightly thickened syrup that's ideal for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, or French toast. With a short list of pantry staples, this versatile syrup can be stored for up to two weeks, making it a must-have for delightful breakfast mornings.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and water.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugars dissolve completely.

Step 3

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while stirring occasionally, then reduce the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.

Step 4

Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.

Step 5

Add the pure vanilla extract, maple extract (if using), and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 6

Allow the syrup to cool slightly, then transfer it to a serving container such as a glass jar or a syrup dispenser.

Step 7

Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Store any leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	476 grams (476.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	983

Total Fat 24.00g	31%
Saturated Fat 14.00g	70%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 602mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 201.80g	73%
Dietary Fiber 0.00g	0%
Total Sugars 201.30g
Protein 0.20g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 20mg	2%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 8mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 78.8%