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Do you love pancakes but hate the artificial ingredients in store-bought pancake syrup? If so, you'll love this easy homemade pancake syrup recipe. Made with just four simple ingredients, it's ready to serve in minutes.
PinSo ditch the processed stuff and make your own delicious syrup at home. Homemade pancakes (and waffles and French toast)will never taste the same again.
Yes, I prefer to use pure maple syrup in our homestead kitchen because I'd rather use natural sweeteners whenever I can. And the health benefits of natural maple syrup include several antioxidants. However, due to cost and availability, we can't always stock up on maple syrup.
I've experimented with strawberry, raspberry and rosehip syrups in the past. One of these years, we'll gather enough birch sap to make our own syrup, too.
In the meantime, if we can't get our hands on natural maple syrup, I like this easy homemade pancake syrup made with white sugar. Trust me, you'll want to experiment with new pancake recipes every week so you can use this syrup!
It’s a fast and simple syrup recipe to make from scratch.It doesn't include high fructose corn syrup or baking soda, which are sometimes found in commercial syrups.
Use this syrup on your favorite breakfast griddle recipes!
How to Make Homemade Pancake Syrup With White Sugar
PinIt takes 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes for cooking time with this easy recipe to make your own syrup. However,watch that pot closely. Otherwise, you could end up with very thick syrup and a big gooey mess on your hands.
Homemade Syrup Ingredients (makes about 2 ⅔ cup)
PinHere’s what you’ll need to make your syrup at home.
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ⅔ cup water
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract OR ½ teaspoon maple extract OR 1 teaspoon maple flavoring for an easy homemade maple syrup alternative
Directions
PinFirst, add both white sugar and brown sugar to a saucepan with ⅔ cup of room-temperature water. Whisk and continue to mix.
Next, whisk well until everything is mixed together.
Cook on medium heat until it starts to boil while continuing to whisk.
PinNow turn the heat to medium-low so that there are still plenty of bubbles. The syrup mixture should be at about 150°F ( 65 °C).Now add ½ teaspoon vanilla.
PinThen remove the sauce pan from the stovetop and allow it to cool.
Transfer to an airtight container or glass jars until ready to use.
Note: the homemade syrup will thicken as it cools.
PinThere are so many ways to enjoy this homemade syrup. Drizzle it over some buttermilk pancakes, make a special stack of waffles or French toast on a Sunday morning.
You could even enjoy it over vanilla ice cream any day of the week. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, this syrup will take your breakfast to the next level.
PinEasy Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe
Easy Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe
Yield: 2 ⅔ cups
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Learn how to make homemade pancake syrup with just a few simple ingredients. It's quick, easy and inexpensive!
Ingredients
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ⅔ cup water
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (or ½ teaspoon maple extract or 1 teaspoon maple flavoring)
Instructions
- add 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup brown sugar into a saucepan with ⅔ cup of room temperature water. Whisk and continue to mix together.
- Cook on medium heat until it starts to boil while continuing to whisk.
- Turn the heat to medium-low so that there are still plenty of bubbles. The syrup mixture should be at about 150°F ( 65 °C).Now add ½ teaspoon vanilla.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Transfer to glass jars or airtight containers.
Notes
This homemade syrup will thicken as it cools. Store in a cool, dark place or the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Yield 16 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 92Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 4mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 0gSugar 24gProtein 0g
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Comments
Sarita Harbour
Hi Randie! Try heating it gently over a low heat and give it a good mixing. It should return to the regular "syrupy" consistency. 🙂
Randie
This was so easy and so yummy! But after sitting in a glass jar overnight half of it has crystallized in the bottom of the jar. Did I do something wrong?
Vicky
I gave it a try, and it turned out great! The blend of white and brown sugar and vanilla is so good! Plus, it's healthier with natural flavorings.
Daphne
Just ran out of pancake syrup and this was absolutely perfect! Much better than any store-bought ones and it's fast and simple to make!
Sage Scott
Don't you hate it when the kids use the last of something and don't add it to the grocery list? Well, that's what happened with the maple syrup at our house.Thankfully, this homemade pancake syrup was fast and easy to make and just as good! The next time I make it, I'm going to try using my homemade lavender simple syrup for part of the sugars. Wish me luck!
Raine
I used maple flavoring instead of vanilla extract, and it gave the syrup a delicious maple taste. So simple yet so delicious! Highly recommend!
Lucy
What I loved about this recipe was the ability to make a vanilla (or other flavor syrup) my son dislikes the flavor of maple so I was excited to try a variation on traditional syrup. The vanilla version is a BIG HIT! Thanks!
Sarita Harbour
Perfect!
Sarita Harbour
So glad you liked the recipe, Taylor. Maybe you'll have a chance to try tapping trees for maple syrup this year. 🙂
Sarita Harbour
So glad you liked it, Kezia!
Kezia
Just made it and it definitely tastes better than store brought! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Sarita Harbour
It's my pleasure! Enjoy. 🙂
Danielle
Awesome recipe thank you for sharing!!
Deborah
This homemade pancake syrup looks so simple to make. I used to make our own syrup and need to try this again. Thanks for sharing.
Sheryl
This was amazing and super easy to make too! Definitely making it again!
Kate
OMG this recipe is such a lifesaver! Your instructions were easy to follow and our pancake syrup turned out amazing!
Taylor
This is such an awesome way to save money for us. Maple syrup is crazy expensive where we live, but pancakes just aren't the same without syrup. Love this easy recipe!
V.Smith
For it not to crystallized up your water to 1 cup of water instead of 2/3 Cup.
Mechelle L Patterson
Just made this so happy I found this with having 7 kids this definitely came in handy and I definitely used almond extract
Mae
Tried this syrup recipe yesterday and it turned out really well! It's so easy and the result has the perfect balance of sweetness. My kids loved it and now they're convinced I'm a pancake master.
Sarita Harbour
Hi Frank - you could try using almond or vanilla extract if you like!
Frank blation
How do you add different flavors
Sarita Harbour
Hi Norma! Thank you for your comment. While I've never had this recipe crystalize, I have had that happen with my strawberry syrup and was advised to NOT turn the heat up. Instead, to add 10 minutes to the simmer time. Give that a try and let me know how it goes. Love the idea of adding the vanilla and almond extract too!
Norma
I followed this to a T, since it was easy enough. I had the same result as Kathleen. My syrup, crytalized and separated once it cooled down. I didn't have maple extract, so I used vanilla and a couple drops of almond extract and it tasted phenomenal. It just didn't turn into the nice syrup like you show in the picture. I even had it up to 150°. I don't what went wrong and I don't know about try it again. 😞
Melanie C
Ooooh, I just knew it couldn't be that hard right? I ran out of syrup this morning and didn't feel like making a trip.... so took your recipe to make homemade pancake syrup and boom - super delicious, easy peasy. My kids were so impressed, lol!!
Sarita Harbour
Hi Holly - I haven't tried this yet, but I should think so.
Holly
Can this syrup be canned and stored long term?
Sarita Harbour
Hi Kathleen! Hmm. We never have leftovers, lol. But try putting it in a small saucepan and heating it up on low.
Pat
Sounds good. Will be trying it. Can tthis be canned for later!
Kathryn Ebeling
Thank you for posting your recipe. I made my syrup like this many years ago. Over time I lost my recipe and although I could remember the ingredients, I could not remember how much water. I do have a question, though. When measuring the brown sugar, is it loosely spooned, loosely packed or tightly packed???? Thanks again for sharing your recipe and your way of life with us. God bless!!!!
Kathleen
The taste was good. But after you put it in the fridge the sugar solidifies. Is there anything I can do to make it like a syrup? Thank you
Sarita Harbour
Hi Janet! I would guestimate about two weeks....although it never lasts that long around here before the kids get to it!
Janet
How long does this syrup last in the refrigerator?
Sarita Harbour
Hi Kourtney - we only keep it for 48 hours in our pantry in the summer. Otherwise, into the fridge it goes! Honestly, we rarely have any left......
Kourtney
How long will the extra syrup last in a glass jar with a lid in the pantry?
Shruthi
Wow, this was way easier than I thought. We had run out at home, and I'm so glad I came across this recipe. Will be adding to our monthly brunch rotation now!
Sharon
This is so yummy! I always thought making my own syrup would be daunting, but it's simple and I love being able to customize it.
Nicole W
I had no idea making syrup was this easy! MIND BLOWN! I'm adding this to our homeschool calendar for a fun activity!
Lisa
Wow! I didn't realize how easy it was to make homemade pancake syrup. It tasted so much better than the kind in a bottle.
Traci
Delicious pancake syrup! The kids loved it and want to have it again!
Karen @ Seasonal Cravings
I had no idea it was so easy to make homemade syrup and even my teens liked it!
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