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Pancake Syrup

This homemade pancake syrup has a sweet vanilla and molasses taste and only takes minutes to make. It is perfect for pancakes, waffles, or French toast! 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pancake syrup
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 208kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Medium pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • ½ cup salted butter
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Add the water and brown sugar to a medium pot and stir to make sure the brown sugar is completely wet.
    1 cup water, 2 cups dark brown sugar
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
  • Boil for three minutes. The syrup will look thicker and the bubbles will be slower.
  • Remove the pot from the stovetop and stir in the butter and vanilla. Stir until the butter in completely melted.
    ½ cup salted butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Let the syrup cool and then pour over your favorite pancakes.

Notes

This syrup can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to a month.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 51mg | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.3mg