Cinnamon Vanilla Pancake Syrup
Elevate your breakfast game with this luscious Cinnamon Vanilla Pancake Syrup, a rich and aromatic homemade topping that will take your pancakes, waffles, or French toast to the next level. Made with the perfect blend of brown sugar, granulated sugar, and creamy butter, this syrup is infused with the warm spiciness of ground cinnamon and the fragrant sweetness of pure vanilla extract. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, this easy recipe creates a smooth, velvety syrup that thickens beautifully as it cools. Whether you’re hosting a cozy brunch or enjoying a quiet weekend breakfast, this syrup is a decadent alternative to traditional maple syrup, and it can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Reheat it for an indulgent drizzle that’s guaranteed to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1.5 cups Water
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugars fully dissolve, about 2-3 minutes.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the butter to the saucepan and stir until it is completely melted and incorporated.
Stir in the ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt, ensuring they are evenly mixed into the syrup.
Allow the syrup to simmer for another 2 minutes, thickening slightly.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool for 5-10 minutes. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat before serving if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.1 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.5 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 132 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 936 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 344.8 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 341.6 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 180 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 226 mg | 5% | |
*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.
