Description
This homemade buttermilk syrup is a luscious, tangy, and creamy syrup perfect for drizzling over pancakes, waffles, or French toast. Made with simple ingredients like buttermilk, sugar, butter, vanilla, and baking soda, this syrup offers a rich depth of flavor with a light texture. It’s quick to prepare and wonderfully complements your breakfast favorites with its unique tang and sweetness.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a medium saucepan, add the buttermilk, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter. Stir gently until the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Heat the mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously as the mixture warms to prevent the sugar from settling and burning.
- Simmer: Once the butter is fully melted, bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to simmer for about 5 minutes, thickening slightly.
- Add baking soda and vanilla: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla extract carefully, as the mixture may bubble up.
- Cool and store: Let the syrup cool for a few minutes before transferring it to a glass jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator and use within a week.
Notes
- Stir continuously while heating to avoid burning the sugar and butter.
- The baking soda creates bubbles, so add it slowly and carefully.
- Store the syrup refrigerated and warm slightly before using if it thickens too much.
- This syrup pairs beautifully with pancakes, waffles, and French toast.
- You can adjust the sugar slightly for more or less sweetness according to taste.