Made from Scratch Pancake Syrup
Elevate your breakfast game with this heavenly Made from Scratch Pancake Syrup—an easy, budget-friendly alternative to store-bought versions! Crafted with pantry staples like granulated sugar, water, and a touch of light corn syrup, this quick recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and yields a silky, perfectly sweet syrup. Infused with rich vanilla and the option of a hint of maple extract, it’s customizable to suit your taste and complements pancakes, waffles, or French toast beautifully. The addition of unsalted butter adds a luscious, velvety texture, making this syrup irresistible. Say goodbye to artificial flavors and preservatives and hello to homemade indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon maple extract (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar, water, and light corn syrup.
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir frequently until the sugar fully dissolves.
Once the sugar dissolves, bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let it simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately stir in the unsalted butter, vanilla extract, maple extract (if using), and salt.
Continue stirring until the butter has fully melted and the syrup is smooth and well combined.
Allow the syrup to cool slightly before transferring it to a serving container.
Serve warm over your favorite pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1092 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 607 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 229.9 g | 84% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 229.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 21 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 15 mg | 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.
