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A close-up of butter syrup being poured from a jar onto a stack of three golden brown pancakes on a white plate.

Homemade Butter Syrup Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
Homemade Butter Syrup is easy to make and so delicious! You'll get perfect results every single time. It's buttery, and thick and has a unique flavor twist!
4.83 from 17 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 109 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • ½ cup butter (one stick)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract (can substitute vanilla extract)

Instructions
 

  • Add butter, sugar, milk, and honey to a 2.5 quart saucepan (see note).
    ½ cup butter, 1 cup sugar, ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon honey
  • Bring to a rolling boil (see note) and boil for 2 minutes.
  • Off heat, add baking soda and almond extract.
    ½ teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons 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.

Notes

Saucepan Size: 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.
Rolling Boil: 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.
Double the batch: This syrup stores so well that I always make a double batch. Just use a larger saucepan (at least 4 quarts) to accommodate the extra volume.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of 16 servingsCalories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 83mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 0.003gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.01mg
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