Buttermilk Syrup (2024)

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Growing up, I actually hated syrup on my pancakes. My taste buds have since changed and I now love syrup (my waistline would probably be happier if I didn’t like it!). But, I am convinced that if the 8-year-old me that hated syrup had tried this buttermilk syrup I would have come around a lot faster!

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This buttermilk is super simple to make and is ready in just a few minutes. Just melt your butter, buttermilk, and sugars down in a pan together. Bring to a boil for 1 minute and then remove from heat. Add in your vanilla and baking soda and watch the magic happen! Your syrup will start to bubble up--this is the baking soda reacting with the acid in the buttermilk and brown sugar. The reaction between the acid and the baking soda creates tiny carbon dioxide bubbles giving you that soft caramely syrup. It helps keep the syrup soft and keeps it from getting too dense.

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This syrup is so dreamy, smooth and rich with a slight tang from the buttermilk. The depth of flavor from both the white sugar and brown sugar, you guys I could go on and on about this syrup. Seriously, its so dreamy I have to resist just sitting there with a spoon and eating it!

This syrup would be good on more than just your typical pancakes and waffles! It would pair perfectly with ice cream, apple pie, peach cobbler, or even cinnamon rolls! The sky is the limit when syrup is this tasty.

Update: Today I had it on some peach sorbet, OHMYGOODNESS, I'm in tastebud heaven.

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Enjoy!

Alyssa

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Buttermilk Syrup

This easy buttermilk syrup is buttery and decadent. It will take your pancakes and waffles over the top! You'll never want store bought syrup again!

5 from 1 vote

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Course: Breakfast and Brunch

Cuisine: American

Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

Calories: 122kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, add butter, buttermilk, and sugars. Combine ingredients thoroughly and bring to a boil. Once at a boil, let mixture boil for 1 minute.

  • Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda, the mixture will foam up quite a bit. Keep stirring for 1 minute. The foam will reside as the mixture cools. Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition

Serving: 4tablespoon | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 57mg | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 59IU | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Sheri

    We tried this buttermilk syrup on our waffles! It was delicious: silky smooth and sweet with a hint of caramel flavor! With the leftover syrup, I drizzled it over some of our homemade applesauce--so yummy! Thanks for the great recipe.

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  2. Susan

    Can’t wait to try but wondered do you use store bought buttermilk or make your own? Have you done both? Is there a big difference?

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    • admin

      I’ve only ever used store bought buttermilk! I’m not sure how homemade would affect it, I’m sure it would still work just fine!

      Reply

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Buttermilk Syrup (2024)

FAQs

How long is buttermilk syrup good for in the fridge? ›

How Long Will Buttermilk Syrup Last? Store it in a jar or airtight container, and place in the fridge. Buttermilk syrup will stay good, for about 1-2 weeks in the fridge. Reheat buttermilk syrup in the microwave or on the stove top.

Is buttermilk just vinegar and milk? ›

The simplest way to substitute buttermilk is to pour 1 Tbs. of vinegar into a 1 cup measurer and then fill the rest of the measuring cup with milk. Then gently stir the mixture and let it sit for about 5 minutes. If you don't have vinegar, lemon juice and cream of tarter also work as great buttermilk substitutions.

How to make your own buttermilk? ›

For every 1 cup of milk, stir in 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes. You can scale the recipe up or down depending on how much you need.

What is the main ingredient in buttermilk? ›

It's made up of water, milk proteins, milk sugars (lactose) and a small amount of fat (about as much as low-fat milk). When butter was made at home, the buttermilk was left out overnight to ferment and thicken on its own. What you buy now is cultured buttermilk.

What are the two types of buttermilk? ›

There are two types of buttermilk: sweet cream buttermilk which is produced by treating the pasteurised cream with butter starter cultures after separation of the butterfat to yield so-called 'fermented buttermilk', and sour cream buttermilk which is prepared by a procedure in which the fermentation is done before ...

Why does my buttermilk syrup separate? ›

Separation in buttermilk syrup can happen when the ingredients are at different temperatures or because it wasn't mixed enough. The syrup might split into layers with fat (from the butter) floating on top and a sugary base below.

Does buttermilk go bad? ›

Guidelines from agricultural programs at various universities recommend consuming buttermilk within three weeks of the date stamped on the package. In the test kitchen, we've found that buttermilk won't turn truly bad (signified by mold growth) until at least three weeks after opening.

Will buttermilk go bad if left out overnight? ›

How Long Does Buttermilk Last? Your buttermilk is likely expired if it's thick or chunky, smells sour or tangy, has dark colorations or mold in it, or if it's been at room temperature for more than two hours. Buttermilk can keep 2-3 weeks in the fridge and up to 1 week past its expiration date.

Is it better to use lemon juice or vinegar for buttermilk? ›

This quick and easy buttermilk substitute is incredibly simple, and my hope is that you have what you need at home already. Here's what you need: Lemon juice OR vinegar. Fresh or bottled lemon juice OR distilled white vinegar will work equally well.

Can you drink buttermilk? ›

Drinking buttermilk is also a good way for people who have a hard time digesting dairy to get some of the good stuff that comes along with the regular version. That's because the bacteria in buttermilk helps pre-process some of the lactose, which makes it less difficult to digest for those drinkers with an intolerance.

What is the difference between store-bought buttermilk and homemade buttermilk? ›

Store-bought buttermilk is thicker, tangier, and more acidic than traditional or homemade buttermilk. If you're preparing a recipe that calls for buttermilk, it's best to stick with store-bought, especially in baked goods that depend on precise leavening.

Can you freeze buttermilk? ›

You absolutely can freeze buttermilk. In fact, it's a great way to keep some of the fermented dairy product on hand for recipes that only need small amounts. This way, you don't need to buy another quart or half gallon and face the challenge of once again using it up before the expiration date hits.

What is Mrs Butterworth syrup made of? ›

Ingredients. High Fructose Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup, Water, Contains 2% or Less of: Cellulose Gum, Salt, Cane Syrup, Caramel Color, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate (Preservatives), Natural and Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Molasses, Lactic Acid, Mono and Diglycerides.

What is store bought buttermilk made of? ›

So, what is buttermilk? Traditionally, buttermilk was the fermented liquid leftover after churning cream into butter. These days, store-bought buttermilk is typically made from milk with added lactic bacteria, which produce lactic acid.

What kind of syrup is in Aunt Jemima? ›

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

What is buttermilk produced from? ›

Cow's milk is a fresh dairy product. Buttermilk is a fermented liquid that's created by culturing and fermenting milk products or by straining off the liquid that results from churning butter.

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