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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar, light brown sugar, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugars dissolve completely.
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.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the unsalted butter until fully melted and incorporated.
Add the pure vanilla extract, maple extract (if using), and salt. Stir well to combine.
Allow the syrup to cool slightly, then transfer it to a serving container such as a glass jar or a syrup dispenser.
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
Calories |
983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 602 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 201.8 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 201.3 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 8 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.
