Amazing homemade butter syrup made with butter, sugar, cream & vanilla! Light in color with a delicious caramel-like flavor that is perfect on pancakes, waffles, crepes, etc!
White pancake syrup is an easy recipe that combines some pretty basic pantry staples and cooks them down into a think blonde butter syrup. Homemade pancake syrup is one of my go-to recipes for so many different breakfast foods.
How to Make Syrup With Sugar
Traditional maple syrup has you boiling tree sap until it becomes the stuff you know and love but this butter syrup is a unique twist on a classic! This blonde butter syrup has an incredible flavor.
I got the recipe from my sister in law years ago and it quickly became a family favorite- I’m sure it’ll be a favorite in your home too.
What is Butter Syrup?
It’s a syrup made using a generous amount of butter and cream, in the form of Half & Half. Those (plus the other ingredients) help to give it an incredibly thick texture and rich delicious flavor. It’s perfect on top of pancakes, waffles, crepes… or just eaten by the spoonful!
What Will I Need to Make Homemade Syrup?
Products that will help you re-create this recipe at home:
- 3-piece glass measuring cup set
- Measuring cups and spoons, 19-piece set
- 11-inch balloon whisk
- Stainless saucepan
Easy Syrup Ingredients
— Butter: No substitutes! I prefer to use Salted Butter; you’ll need 1 cube or 1/2 cup.
— Sugar: I cup total. Granulated sugar, or brown sugar works- I say use what you have on hand, or use half of each!
— Half & Half: I really prefer using 1 cup Half & Half in this recipe. You can always make your own by combining half heavy cream and half milk, if you’d like. I’ve even used Dairy-Free with great success! {Note- I used to use Buttermilk for this syrup, but didn’t like how much it separated. Honey helps a ton, but I had much better success blending the ingredients together when I swapped out Half & Half.}
— Honey: Just 1 TBSP needed, but it’s critical as it acts as an emulsifier. It melds all the ingredients beautifully- far better than corn syrup.
— Vanilla Extract: 1 TBSP Vanilla flavor makes this recipe sing so I suggest using a good quality vanilla extract or a Vanilla Bean Paste. I linked my favorites!
— baking soda: Only 1/2 tsp is added at the very last step to lighten the syrup a bit. Make sure you use a medium sized saucepan because the baking soda will make it bubble and foam up!
How to Make Butter Syrup
In a sauce pot over medium heat, add your butter, sugar, half & half and honey. Simmer the mixture until it’s almost to a boil.
Whisk in the baking soda and then remove the pot from the heat. Continue whisking. Add in vanilla & whisk to combine.
Serve your syrup warm as desired.
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup half & half
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
In a medium-large pot over medium heat, add the butter, sugar, half & half and honey. Simmer the mixture until it’s almost to a boil.
Whisk in the baking soda and then remove the pot from the heat. Continue whisking. Add in vanilla & whisk to combine.
Serve warm and ENJOY! Syrup is perfect on pancakes, waffles, crepes, etc. Can be stored in a jar in the fridge for up to a month. Reheat in the microwave & stir before serving again.
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
How Long Does Butter Syrup Last?
I personally keep a jar of this syrup in the fridge for up to a month or two at a time. Whenever I want warm syrup over my pancakes or waffles, I simply warm it up in the microwave for about a minute and then pour it over the top of my freshly made breakfast. It’s soooo good!
What Type of Vanilla Extract Should I Use?
A few years ago I tested 10 different vanilla extracts and found new favorites! I love using TOTONAC’s Mexican Vanilla for everyday use. It’s pure vanilla and contains no alcohol, which I like because I don’t like the taste of extracts made with alcohol. Each time I try another, I go back to Totonac’s quickly afterward; it’s so good! I also love using Nielsen Massey Vanilla Bean Paste. Again, this one has the best flavor by far!
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- Chocolate Pancakes
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- Pumpkin Pancakes Cinnamon Apples
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With amazing butter syrup transforming your breakfast foods into an incredible dish, breakfast time just got an upgrade. Everyone will ask for more blonde syrup, but the hardest part will be deciding between pancakes or waffles.
Amazing homemade butter syrup made with butter, sugar, cream & vanilla! Light in color with a delicious caramel-like flavor that is perfect on pancakes, waffles, crepes, etc!