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    Published: Nov 20, 2022 · Modified: Nov 28, 2022 by Ashley · This post may contain affiliate links. · 15 Comments

    Buttermilk Syrup

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    Sweet, smooth, and buttery, this homemade buttermilk syrup is the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, french toast, and more! It's sure to become the highlight of any breakfast.

    Buttermilk Syrup in a glass measuring cup. this recipe

    Move over maple syrup; there's a new player in town! This mouthwatering buttermilk syrup can be whipped up in 5 minutes with a couple of simple ingredients. I can guarantee that after you have one taste of this, you'll never want to return to artificial maple syrup. Trust me when I say your next breakfast spread will not be complete without this recipe!

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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🌟 Top Tip
    • 🍴 Storage
    • 🥥 Flavor Variations
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 🥞 What to Serve Buttermilk Syrup With
    • 📋 Recipe
    • ⭐ Reviews

    🥘 Ingredients

    Ingredients for buttermilk syrup laid out on a gray surface.
    • Butter
    • Granulated sugar
    • Buttermilk
    • Salt
    • Vanilla extract
    • Baking soda

    🔪 Instructions

    Melted butter in a saucepan.
    1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat.
    Buttermilk syrup boiling in a saucepan.

    2. Add sugar, buttermilk, and salt. Continue cooking until smooth.

    Buttermilk syrup foaming after baking soda was added.

    3. Add baking soda and vanilla and stir until no longer foaming.

    Buttermilk syrup in a glass measuring cup.

    4. Enjoy over your favorite breakfast foods!

    🌟 Top Tip

    Make sure you use a larger saucepan than you think you'll need. As soon as you add the baking soda and vanilla, that syrup will foam and bubble up. If you're not careful, it can even overflow! I like to use a medium saucepan when I make this recipe.

    🍴 Storage

    Store leftover syrup in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. I like to store the syrup in Mason jars. But this syrup dispenser would be a fun way to serve the syrup! Before using the syrup, simply reheat it in the microwave for up to 1 minute.

    🥥 Flavor Variations

    Want to change it up a bit? This syrup is very flexible and tastes divine with the following extracts/spices added to it. Whichever flavoring you add, I recommend starting with ¼-1/2 teaspoon, adding more as necessary, and tasting after each addition.

    • Pumpkin pie spice
    • Coconut extract
    • Maple extract
    • Orange extract
    • Cinnamon
    Buttermilk Syrup poured on top of a pancake.

    💭 FAQs

    Can I use a substitute for the buttermilk?

    Yes, it's really easy to make a substitute for buttermilk. Pour ½ tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice into a liquid measuring cup. Fill the rest of the cup with milk until it reaches ½ cup. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes or until it looks curdled.

    🥞 What to Serve Buttermilk Syrup With

    • Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
    • Crème Brûlée French Toast
    • German Pancakes
    • Classic Crepes
    • Austrian Pancakes

    If you make this recipe, let me know what you think! I’d love it if you could add a star rating ★ and a comment below. Be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, and Facebook, too!

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    Buttermilk Syrup

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    5 from 14 reviews

    Sweet, smooth, and buttery, this homemade buttermilk syrup is the perfect topping for pancakes, waffles, french toast, and more! It's sure to become the highlight of any breakfast.

    • Author: Ashley
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 5
    • Total Time: 10
    • Yield: 32 1x
    • Category: Toppings
    • Method: Stove
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free

    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup buttermilk
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda

    Instructions

    1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
    2. Whisk in the sugar, buttermilk, and salt. Continue whisking until the mixture comes to a boil. Boil until it no longer feels grainy.
    3. Remove from heat and add the vanilla and baking soda. The mixture will foam and bubble at this point. Continue stirring until the bubbles slowly reside.
    4. Transfer to a jar for serving.

    Equipment

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    Notes

    1. Use a larger saucepan than you think you'll need. Once you add the baking soda and vanilla, the mixture will become very foamy and bubbly. You definitely don't want it to overflow!

    Keywords: syrup, buttermilk

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    1. Lisa says

      December 05, 2022 at 8:32 am

      So delicious on pancakes! And I love all the flavor variations that you suggest.






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    2. Jacqueline Debono says

      December 04, 2022 at 1:18 am

      This buttermilk syrup is so easy and so delicious. Had it with pancakes for breakfast today and have more in the fridge for next Sunday! Sunday is pancake day in our house!






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    3. Leslie says

      December 03, 2022 at 12:45 pm

      I am new to buttermilk syrup, but I am all in! This recipe is fantasitc!!






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    4. Amy Liu Dong says

      December 03, 2022 at 10:30 am

      Definitely looks great and awesome syrup recipe. Color and the liquid state add some enticing to this! I would love to do the coconut extract of this syrup recipe! Will feed back after. Thanks!






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    5. Amy Liu Dong says

      December 03, 2022 at 8:21 am

      I love how easy it is and I am so excited to make this at home and to use it with our pancakes or waffles for breakfast. Thank you!






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    6. Amy Liu Dong says

      December 03, 2022 at 8:20 am

      I love how easy it is and I am so excited to make this at home and to use it with our pancakes or waffles for breakfast.






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    7. Sarah James says

      December 03, 2022 at 8:15 am

      I haven't come across buttermilk syrup before and it looks delicious. I like how it can be made in 5 minutes. Looking forward to trying some with our breakfast pancakes at the weekend.






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    8. Jamie says

      December 03, 2022 at 1:08 am

      I'm new too, on this syrup thing but this looks great! I love to try this and make a feel of it! Thanks for sharing this with us!






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    9. Jessica says

      December 02, 2022 at 4:51 pm

      Oh wow! This just took pancakes to a whole new level! My kids thought they were the best ever. New breakfast fave! Thanks 🙂






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    10. Tammy says

      December 02, 2022 at 1:09 pm

      I heard about this once but never got around to trying it! Saving your recipe to make...sounds like such a wonderful treat to go along with breakfast esp when I run out of maple syrup!

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    11. veenaazmanov says

      December 02, 2022 at 10:46 am

      A bottle in my fridge is for sure. I cant wait to get going. Love to enjoy it surely with my Breakfast option as described by you.






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    12. megane says

      December 01, 2022 at 2:19 pm

      This was a new "thing" for me to try. It is so yummy!






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    13. Helene says

      November 30, 2022 at 5:17 am

      I'm new to buttermilk syrup, and no regret having given it a try. It's easy and delicious. Next time, I'll try with orange extract.






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    14. Amanda says

      November 29, 2022 at 6:21 pm

      Loved this syrup! I made it to go with some pancakes over the weekend. The buttermilk gives it such a nice tang.






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    15. Ann says

      November 29, 2022 at 10:29 am

      I have never tried buttermilk syrup before. I am a fan of buttermilk and plenty of syrup on my pancakes, so I'm excited to give it a try!






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