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Vanilla Butter Syrup is better than anything store-bought! Homemade Syrup recipe made with butter, brown sugar, half & half, honey and vanilla extract. Easy to make syrup with fantastic buttery flavor!
I’ve been tweaking my original butter syrup recipe for years and finally have a version that I want to share. It’s absolutely the best Butter Syrup I’ve ever tasted!It has a lovely, rich, buttery flavor that everyone goes crazy over. If you’ve ever tried a buttermilk based syrup in the past, you’ve got to try this one. I can assure you that you’ll love it even more!!
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What is Butter Syrup?
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. Butter Syrup has a fabulous sweet, rich flavor that tastes SO much better than any store-bought syrup- even the expensive ones!
Vanilla Butter Syrup Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need to make this syrup:
— Butter: No substitutes! I prefer to use Salted Butter.
— brown sugar: Light or Dark brown sugar works- I say use what you have on hand.
— Half & Half: I really prefer 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!
— Honey: There’s not much needed for this recipe but it’s critical as it acts as an emulsifier. It melds all the ingredients beautifully- far better than corn syrup.
— Vanilla Extract: 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: This is added at the very last step to lighten the syrup a bit and make it less heavy. Make sure you use a medium sized saucepan because the baking soda will make it bubble up!
How to Make Vanilla Butter Syrup
Add butter, brown sugar, half & half and honey to a medium sized saucepan on medium heat. Whisk to combine as butter melts and mixture melds together.
Bring mixture to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add in vanilla and whisk intermittently until syrup is all one color.
Add baking soda 1/3 at a time and whisk quickly- syrup increases in size, so be ready! Keep gently whisking until it simmers down.
Ladle over hot pancakes and ENJOY! Store any leftovers in the fridge. (I store mine in a canning jar &heat itup in the microwave before serving again.)
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VANILLA BUTTER SYRUP
Vanilla Butter Syrup is better than anything store-bought! Homemade Syrup recipe made with butter, brown sugar, half & half, honey and vanilla extract. Easy to make syrup with fantastic buttery flavor!
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: vanilla butter syrup
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
Servings: 24 +
Calories: 128kcal
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Ingredients
- 1 cup butter 2 cubes
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups half & half
- 1 TBSP honey
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 TBSP vanilla
Instructions
Add butter, brown sugar, half & half and honey to a medium sized saucepan on medium heat. Whisk to combine as butter melts and mixture melds together.
Bring mixture to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
Add in vanilla and whisk intermittently until syrup is all one color.
Add baking soda 1/3 at a time and whisk quickly- syrup increases in size, so be ready! Keep gently whisking until it simmers down.
Ladle over hot pancakes and ENJOY! Store any leftovers in the fridge. (I store mine in a canning jar &heat itup in the microwave before serving again.)
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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Can you Freeze Butter Syrup?
Yes, you can freeze homemade syrup in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Just thaw on the countertop or in the fridge when you’re ready to use it. I find that previously frozen syrup separates a bit more, so be sure to whisk well when reheating.
How do your Store Butter Syrup?
I store my homemade syrup in a glass canning jar. You can even get a pour spout lid that works great!
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Vanilla Butter Syrup is better than anything store-bought! Homemade Syrup recipe made with butter, brown sugar, half & half, honey and vanilla extract. Easy to make syrup with fantastic buttery flavor!