Homemade Butter Syrup Recipe • Longbourn Farm (2024)

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Homemade syrup is easy to make and so delicious! This recipe turns out every time. It’s buttery, and thick and has a unique flavor twist!

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As you all should know by now, I have a pancake obsession. And a homemade mix obsession. And I have a homemade pancake mix recipe. A few years ago I thoughtthat I should really have a homemade syrup recipe to go along with thesepancakes I make! I have been making this syrup for years now and I totally love it.

There are a few variations of this homemade syrup recipe out there, I actually got the original recipe mine is based on from a neighbor a loooooong time ago before I graduated high school as part of a youth church activity.

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Butter Syrup Recipe Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Milk
  • Honey
  • Baking soda
  • Almond extract or vanilla extract
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How do you make Homemade Syrup?

I’ve changed the original homemade syrup recipe a bit {of course} and really love how it turns out! There is only one caution with this recipe: use a big enough pot!

At the end, you are going to add baking soda, and that causes the syrup to foam and bubble. If you use a pot that is too small, it will bubble up out of the pot and you will be left with a giant sticky mess all over your stove top.

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Browned Butter Syrup

If you are comfortable browning butter, this homemade syrup is DIVINE if you let the butter brown a bit before adding the sugar.

Don’t be scared to play around with this recipe, while it is similar to a caramel recipe, it is much more forgiving. Unless you burn the sugar or butter, there really isn’t much you can do to mess it up.

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Is Butter Syrup the same as Buttermilk Syrup?

A lot of homemade syrup recipes like this one are called “buttermilk syrup,” and you can use buttermilk in place of the regular milk in my recipe.

I like the flavor of this syrup best with regular milk because it lets the almond {or vanilla} extract shine through. Tell me which variation you prefer!

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Homemade Syrup Recipe Flavorings

I accidentally made it into a caramel syrup one-time {distracted cook!}, and I’ve been working on a fool-proof method for that variation. I’ll update when I get there! Sometimes recreating accidents is a little difficult 🙂 .

You can use almond extract or vanilla extract in this particular recipe. For other syrup recipes, check out this list.

  • Blackberry Syrup Recipe
  • Homemade Pancake Syrup
  • Caramel Syrup Recipe
  • Blueberry Syrup Recipe
  • Butter Maple Syrup

How to serve Blonde Butter Syrup

You can serve this syrup just as you would any other syrup. Pour it over pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream!

How to store this Syrup Recipe

This recipe can be kept in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat it carefully in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between.

How long is homemade pancake syrup good for?

Homemade pancake syrup is good for up to a week in the fridge.

Check out these other great breakfast recipes!

  • Homemade Blueberry Syrup
  • Homemade Blackberry Syrup
  • Homemade Pancake Mix
  • How to Make Freezer Jam
  • Pumpkin Pancakes + Caramel Butter Syrup
  • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
  • The Best Homemade Bread Recipe
  • Homemade Biscuit Mix
  • How to Make Fluffy Scrambled Eggs
  • How to Make Over Easy Eggs
  • Easy Homemade Biscuits
  • Butter Maple Syrup
  • Maple Flavored Syrup Recipe

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Blonde Butter Syrup Recipe

Homemade syrup is easy to make and so delicious! This recipe turns out every time. It’s buttery, and thick and has a unique flavor twist!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade butter syrup, homemade syrup

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 16 people

Calories 109kcal

Author Longbourn Farm • Alli Kelley

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter one stick
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract can substitute vanilla extract

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Instructions

  • Add butter, sugar, milk, and honey to a 2.5 quart saucepan (see note).

  • Bring to a rolling boil (see note) and boil for 2 minutes.

  • Off heat, add baking soda and almond extract.

  • Whisk to mix together, the syrup will bubble and foam vigorously.

  • Let rest for a few minutes to let the foam settle down.

  • Serve warm or cold.

  • Store in an airtight container (like a mason jar) in the fridge, reheating and stirring before use to melt and combine.

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Notes

A 2.5 quart saucepan is the smallest size you will want to use for this recipe. It will bubble and foam up quite a bit once the baking soda is added.

A rolling boil is a boil that does not break even when you stir the liquid. It will take about 5 minutes to get the mixture to a rolling boil. I set a timer for the 2 minute boil step.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 10mg

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Homemade Butter Syrup Recipe • Longbourn Farm (2024)

FAQs

What is butter syrup made of? ›

Butter Syrup is a homemade syrup recipe made with butter, some type of dairy and brown sugar. I've used Buttermilk in the past but have since tested this version that I enjoy even more. Buttermilk tends to separate, so you constantly have to stir to combine.

Can I use buttermilk to make butter? ›

  1. For best results, use buttermilk that is at least 2% fat.
  2. If you don't have a stand mixer, you can use a whisk to make the butter. ...
  3. If the butter is too soft, add a little ice water and knead until it is firm.
  4. If the butter is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before using.
Jan 12, 2018

How to make butter from scratch at home? ›

Directions
  1. Pour heavy cream into a food processor or blender. Process on high until butter separates, about 10 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios.
  2. Strain off liquid, then press butter into a small bowl with the back of a spoon to further remove liquid. Season with salt. ...
  3. Enjoy! DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS.
Feb 13, 2023

What are the stages of homemade butter? ›

As you mix, the cream will go through three distinct stages: whipped cream, followed by stiff peaks, and finally, butter. The liquid left over after the cream transforms into butter is pure buttermilk. Instead of discarding it, save it for making biscuits or pancakes. Carefully separate the butter from the buttermilk.

How long does butter syrup last? ›

Yes, because Butter Country Syrups™ contains dairy ingredients it will have to be refrigerated after opening. They have a shelf life of two years (before and after opening) but our guess is that you won't make it past two months.

How do you thicken butter syrup? ›

Pour the syrup into a saucepan, then turn the burner on low. Bring the sauce to a low simmer and let it sit for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn. Leave the lid off so that some of the liquid can evaporate, which is what will cause the syrup to thicken.

How long do you have to shake buttermilk to make butter? ›

Shake the jar until butter forms. This could take between five to 20 minutes. Once you have shaken the jar enough, the liquid will suddenly separate from the butter. The butter will be a pale yellow lump, and the liquid will be milky.

What is the best milk for making butter? ›

The best option would be fresh, raw cream from pastured Jersey cows. Milk from Jersey cows has the highest fat content, which is why they are primarily dairy cattle. In addition, the fat in their milk has larger globules in it which makes it perfect for churning butter.

What happens if you use buttermilk instead of milk? ›

Buttermilk has more acid than regular milk, which will reduce the carbon dioxide released and thwart the leavening process important to these recipes. To achieve the desired result when using buttermilk instead of milk, be sure to substitute baking soda for some or all for of the baking powder.

What is the main ingredient in syrup? ›

In cooking, syrup (less commonly sirup; from Arabic: شراب; sharāb, beverage, wine and Latin: sirupus) is a condiment that is a thick, viscous liquid consisting primarily of a solution of sugar in water, containing a large amount of dissolved sugars but showing little tendency to deposit crystals.

Does Mrs Butterworth's syrup taste like butter? ›

Mrs. Butterworth: cloyingly sweet corn syrup with a little molasses added in addition to flavoring to make it taste vaguely buttery.

What are the ingredients in syrup? ›

Contains: A Mixture of High Fructose Corn Syrup and Granulated Sugar, Filtered Water, Citric Acid, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Sodium Benzoate As A Preservative and May Contain: Caramel Color, FD&C Red#40, Yellow#5, Yellow#6, Blue#1, And Potassium Sorbate.

How did Native Americans make syrup? ›

Gathering the syrup began by hanging birch bark buckets in the tree below where they wanted to collect the sap. Above the bucket, they would “tap” the tree by drilling a hole and then placing a piece of wood in it to serve as a spout, or spile, from which the clear sap would drip.

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