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This homemade pancake syrup recipe is easy to make with just four simple ingredients! It’s less expensive than store-bought pancake syrup, but still has the delicious maple or butter flavor everyone loves!
This recipe will show you how to make yummy pancake syrup with a maple or butter flavor in just a few minutes. You just need a few basic ingredients and a saucepan, and you will have delicious warm syrup, ready for the breakfast table.
WHY I LOVE MAKING THIS
I love making this homemade syrup from scratch because it is so easy and tastes amazing! I am all about making simple recipes like this one from scratch, especially when there are just a few ingredients.
It’s so comforting to know what ingredients are being used and I like avoiding preservatives, fructose corn syrup, and food coloring when possible.
Plus, the taste of this homemade maple syrup is like real maple syrup! We have a pancake breakfast several times a month. And we always have one when we have family visiting. So it’s nice to know we will never run out of syrup because I can just make a quick batch using this homemade pancake syrup recipe!
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INGREDIENTS
- water
- granulated sugar
- brown sugar
- maple flavoring extract– for butter syrup use a teaspoon of butter extract or for plain syrup, a teaspoon vanilla extract if you don’t want maple flavor syrup.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE PANCAKE SYRUP
STEP 1
Add water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to a medium sized saucepan.
STEP 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugars are completely dissolved.
STEP 3
Once the sugars have dissolved, continue stirring until it begins to lightly boil. Turn the heat to low, and let the syrup mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes, while stirring.
STEP 4
Remove the saucepan from heat, and then add in the maple extract and stir it into the syrup. Let the syrup cool before storing or using.
TIPS
Be sure you let the syrup cool before you store it or use it. It will be VERY hot after simmering for five minutes.
For a thicker syrup, add in a tablespoon of white sugar at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.
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VARIATIONS
There are so many fun flavors of extracts you can use! Fun flavors like caramel, orange, chocolate, almond, or hazelnut, are just a few. Try making a few flavors for a fun pancake brunch.
For fruit syrups, add a puree of your favorite fruit after the sugars have dissolved.
STORING AND REHEATING
After the syrup has cooled, transfer to a dry and airtight container. I use a mason jar for storage. Keep it in the fridge, and it should last for a few months.
If you want to heat it up before using it, just stick it in the microwave, in a microwave safe container, and heat it for 30 to 60 seconds.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Anything else that you might like a drizzle of syrup on such as ice cream, granola, yogurt, or even a spoonful mixed in with your oatmeal.
It will not be as thick when it is hot, but as it cools it will thicken. If you want it thicker, you can add an extra tablespoon or two of sugar while it is on the stove, so the sugar can dissolve.
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I love making this simple syrup from scratch to go with my French toast, waffles, or pancakes for breakfast. The bold maple flavor is perfect and it’s nice to know we will always have maple syrup ready!
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Homemade Pancake Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon maple flavor extract
Instructions
- Add the water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to a medium sized saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously until the sugars are completely dissolved.
- Once the sugars have dissolved, continue stirring until it begins to lightly boil. Turn the heat to low, and let the syrup mixture simmer for 3-5 minutes, while stirring.
- Remove the saucepan from heat, and then add in the maple extract and stir it into the syrup. Let the syrup cool before storing or using.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
