If you love pancakes, then you need to try this delicious homemade pancake syrup recipe! It's made with just five simple ingredients and takes only a few minutes to make. Not only is it cheaper than store-bought syrup, but it also tastes better.
Plus, it is super easy to make! This pancake syrup has the perfect balance of sweetness and flavor that will take your breakfast game up a notch. For more homemade pancake syrup recipes, check out this Blueberry Maple Syrup and Chocolate Syrup.
How to Make Homemade Pancake Syrup
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
Combine the brown sugar, water, salt, and corn syrup in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the sugar mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
Simmer the maple syrup mixture, frequently stirring, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is thick about 6–8 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and unsalted butter until melted (if using).
Allow the syrup to rest for 10 minutes before serving, or cool it to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Homemade Pancake Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups light brown sugar
- ¼ cup corn syrup or honey
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or pure maple extract
- 1 stick (113g) unsalted butter , optional for a buttery flavored syrup
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the brown sugar, water, salt, and corn syrup. Bring the sugar mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer the maple syrup mixture, frequently stirring, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is thick about 6–8 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and unsalted butter until melted (if using). Allow the syrup to rest for 10 minutes before serving, or cool it to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container.
Notes
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.
