Brown sugar and butter simmer together and create a caramel toffee flavored homemade syrup like nothing you’ve ever tasted.
This sauce is no substitute for maple syrup, maple syrup is its own bit of wonderful that nothing can replace. Butter Sugar and Butter Homemade Syrup is awesome all by itself.
I drizzled this syrup over some Banana Nut Oatmeal last week and my boys liked it so much, they requested it on their oatmeal again the very next morning. I couldn’t resist making a batch of our favorite waffles for the last of the syrup.
This is on par with our family’s beloved Waffle Sauce; it’s a completely different kind of deliciousness and I already love it.
When my friend Rebecca told me about her recipe for Brown Sugar Butter Pancake and Waffle Syrup, I was immediately taken back to childhood when my mom used to make a simple sugar homemade syrup for our pancakes. This version, oh Mom forgive me, this version puts that one to shame times about 1000.
This is one instance where butter not only makes it better, but it transforms the recipe into something that will take your breath away with its deliciousness.
Your kitchen will smell amazing and you might even be left without words to describe it.
How To Make Homemade Syrup
- Combine the sugar and water in a medium-size saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Lower the heat to medium and allow the mixture to boil for 4 minutes.
- Add the butter and stir until the butter has dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the extract if desired.
- Let the syrup cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a pitcher or jar for storage. Serve immediately or store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to a month. Enjoy!
* To reheat, remove the lid and microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring in between until hot. Or place on a folded washcloth in a pan of water, bring to a simmer and using a hot pad, swirl the jar every so often until the syrup has warmed.
Brown Sugar Butter Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup butter
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon vanilla or maple extract
Instructions
- Combine the sugar and water in a medium size saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Lower the heat to medium and allow the mixture to boil for 4 minutes. Add the butter and stir until the butter has dissolved. Remove from the heat and add the extract if desired.
- Let the syrup cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a pitcher or jar for storage. Serve immediately or store tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to a month. Enjoy!
- * To reheat, remove the lid and microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between until hot. Or place on a folded washcloth in a pan of water, bring to a simmer and using a hotpad, swirl the jar every so often until the syrup has warmed.
Kim Honeycutt says
Sounds so very good. Do you think this would work with Splenda Brown Sugar Blend? I'm headed to Weight Watchers for my weekly weigh in. Wish me luck.
Sassy says
This is how we have always made syrup and it is delish! Almond extract also gives it a very yummy flavor!
Kim, the only sugar-free sweetener that will work in this is xylitol. Splenda and the others just don't work. My son is type 1 diabetic and we tried all the sweeteners and only had success with xylitol. You can order it on amazon. We use equal amount of sugar and stir in a teaspoon to a tablespoon of molasses to get the color of brown sugar we prefer, depending on the brand and flavor of molasses. You can also leave out the butter and use butter extract if real butter is an issue for WW.
Rebecca {foodie with family} says
Awwwww. Thanks for sharing, Mary! I'm so glad you guys like it as much as we do!
Mallory @ Because I Like Chocolate says
I normally just go for maple syrup but this looks equally delicious!
Tricia @ Saving room for dessert says
About 30 years ago I was out on my own and so poor. I hardly had anything to eat expect some Bisquick, brown sugar and butter in the pantry. I made biscuits with water and Bisquick, and a syrup with brown sugar and butter. This recipe really brought back that memory. I must say your photo is outstanding – that is the prettiest waffle ever!
Dzoli says
Divine! Could lick the monitor if it wasn't so dusty.Havent visited your blog or any other for very long time.To open this post and be greeted with such a simply bat ever so tasty recipe reminded me why I was on cooking blogs in teh fist place.Your blog has improved so much for the better!.come visit me too.Greetings from New Zealnd
Lita says
My momma never bought syrup. This is what she made for us all the time as kids. I had forgotten about it. Thanks for jogging my memory!
Linda @ Tumbleweed Contessa
Magnolia Verandah says
Oh my this sounds like heaven.
Mary Gillespie says
Perfect! This will keep us going until the sap starts running again and the maple sugar bush opens…
Cassie says
I am over the moon with this syrup. I made it for Sunday brunch with friends, and just enjoyed it again today. It reheats beautifully!
sunnymum says
Kids love it! I might try adding a little less water next time because I like my syrup thicker. Thanks for sharing!
Anonymous says
I just made this for Saturday morning french toast with what I had in the cupboard: 1c white sugar, 1c brown, 1/2c coconut oil, a cup of water and a pinch of salt. Had to cook it a little longer, but it came out Absolutely Deliciously Perfect! Thank you so much!
Anonymous says
I made it exactly as directed, sugar completely dissolved, but after letting it cool for 5 mins, and then pouring on pancakes, you could taste the sugar granules. The taste was awesome though,my daughter loved it! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Niki says
Just got done making this as we ran out of syrup and I had all of the ingredients available. My kids loved it as much as I did! I put the extra in a glass jar to use next week. Looks like I won’t be buying syrup anymore! I loved the simplicity of making it and the savory taste. Thanks for sharing, it’s my new go-to syrup recipe!
Deb McDonald says
My Mother use to make this for me as a child. I of course never learned how to make it before she passed away. I tied differnt receipes. Today i used your instuctionsnand made the perfect syrup. Thank you.
Laura says
I just made this and it was very yummy, but as soon as it cooled down it hardened. Did I do something wrong?
Mary says
Honestly, I have no idea. That has never happened to me. It might crystallize slightly in the refrigerator, but it should smooth out again when warmed.
Elli Ebue says
Over boiled it . You made candy! Lol
Faith says
I don’t have access to a stove so can this recipe be made in the microwave and if so for how long? PLEASE HELP I REALLY WANT TO MAKE THIS RECIPE.
Mary says
I have no idea how this would work in the microwave. I’d try using a large bowl, heating for 1 minute, stirring, heating another minute, stirring, and repeating until thickened. I’m guessing it will take at least 8-10 minutes when made with that many pauses.
MaryMargaret says
My grandmother, who had turned me on to fresh bread-brown sugar-butter sandwiches made this one time for me, way before I figured out I should have been writing these recipes down. She said it was what she grew up with before you could buy it in bottles in stores. She was born 1889 in rural Ohio. Thank you for bringing back such fond memories. Now you should make my Scottish granny’s butter tablet.
Skiway says
How ? Tablet?
Andrea Ma says
will it be different if I put white cane sugar?
Sura says
This recipe is so plain and simple but it’s great. If you take your time and do it right, the syrup ends up way way better than store bought syrup. You can play with the sugar and water amounts to make less or more, and to get it at the perfect consistency. I ate this with buttery polenta slices. Surprisingly amazing.
Debi says
Good morning Mary,
I was wondering if I could use a brown sugar substitute for the brown sugar, because I’m on a low carb and sugar free lifestyle. And I’m looking for a recipe so that I can make my own syrup. This recipe looks very easy to make. Please get back to me whenever you can. Thanks for sharing.
Enniah Lozada says
Hi! I made this for my family one night when we were almost out of syrup to go with our breakfast for dinner theme and they LOVED it!! Thanks so much for sharing❤️
Tammy says
Just made this recipe and it is very good! Thank you! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Allie says
The ABSOLUTE best syrup I’ve ever had! It definitely made my day. I used vanilla i didn’t have maple.
Anna Vaughn says
Good for mornings when you realize there is no syrup.
Kathleen says
The non profit where I volunteer holds a fund raiser/ bake sale every December to raise money for our local Veterans’ home. We offer samples of various baked goods, then hold a contest where people vote for their favorites by donating money to the can labeled with the item. The winner (bragging rights is the “prize”) is the one whose can has the most money when the event ends.
Used this AMAZING recipe as glaze for my date nut loaves. These won BIG – over $200, which is a record during the six years we’ve been doing this. My family loves this creation too.
Olivia says
I’ll never buy Mrs. Butterworth’s again 🙂
I’ve made this several times over the past couple of years– added more vanilla at times, adding cinnamon other times, and a little more butter because why not? 😉
Denise says
Super simple, taste great! I used light brown sugar instead. Love it!! I haven’t bought anymore store brand syrup since finding this recipe. Thank you very much for this recipe!! ❤️
Mary says
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the syrup, Denise!
Taylor says
I made this tonight because I didn’t want to drive to the store after already making dinner. My children requested that I never buy syrup again and always make this!
Mary says
Awe, that’s great to hear, Taylor!
Andrea says
Yummy. I almost like it better than maple syrup.
Mary says
I feel the same way, Andrea! We love this syrup.
Joann Somes says
Absolutely delicious!!!!
Mary says
I’m so happy you enjoyed it, Joann!
Gia says
Can I use coconut sugar and vegan butter??
Mary says
I imagine that will work, Gia. However, I can’t say for certain as I haven’t tested it myself. If you do try it, please let us know how it turns out for you.
Denise says
I absolutely love this! Ther only thing that was off for me was that it was not thick at all. I think it was just me. Could i add anything else to make it thicker like most syrups?
Mary Younkin says
Hi Denise, it should thicken a bit on the stove and then it gets even thicker as it cools. It definitely should be as thick as maple syrup though when it comes off the stove. It’s possible that it wasn’t cooked quite long enough. I’m thrilled that you love it!
Kevin says
Great recipe! I mixed 3 tablespoons of syrup mixed with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to make a spread and double the syrup for peanut butter flavored syrup.
Mary Younkin says
I bet that was delicious, Kevin.
Nikki says
I stored this for 5 days and it got chunky, is it still good to eat? It smells fine but I can’t figure what made it do this. Was stored in an airtight container
Mary Younkin says
It solidifies a bit when refrigerated, Nikki. It should smooth out when reheated.
Claire says
Great recipe! Needs just a pinch or two of salt 😁
Mary Younkin says
Salt makes everything better, doesn’t it, Claire? I use salted butter to make this syrup, but I bet it’s even better with an additional pinch of salt. I’m glad you like it!
Laney Stewart says
Yum
Chilonda Walker-Bushur says
I’m never buying syrup again!! Love this recipe.
Mary Younkin says
I am so happy you love the syrup!
Dee says
Very yummy!
Mary Younkin says
I am so glad that you are enjoying this recipe, Dee!
Jennifer Henck says
I was making pancakes and realized that I was very low on pancake syrup. So I searched recipes for homemade syrup and found this one. This was a fantastic recipe! So easy and my kids loved it! They now prefer it over any other syrup.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you love the syrup, Jennifer. We do too!
taylor irvin says
i tried this and i am inlove!!! ITS SO GOOD and homade
Mary Younkin says
So happy to hear that you’re enjoying the syrup, Taylor!
Stefanie says
A fantastic treat for a Canadian family in Africa far away from maple syrup…
Great recipe!! Thank you!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so thrilled that you enjoyed the syrup, Stefanie!
LizAnne says
Great syrup recipe and so easy to make. I’ve been using this recipe since May. Grandchildren love it.
Mary Younkin says
So happy to hear that you love it, LizAnne!
Linda says
I need the servings in this recipe, at minimum, to calculate carbs for a type 1 diabetic child.
Mary Younkin says
This makes approximately 2 cups of syrup, so it’s around 12 servings for my family.
Aobakwe says
I love it
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it!
Jolene says
Easy, rich, delicious. There is so much butter in it that you don’t need any added butter on top your waffle. Will make again. Be sure to watch it while it boils as it will froth.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you’re enjoying the syrup, Jolene!
Noemi Bogacki says
Thank you for sharing!
Maybe you can share more recipes with pumpkin and fall/ winter flavors for breakfast 🙂
I wish for you happy holidays!
Mary Younkin says
There are many pumpkin recipes on the website, several specifically for breakfast too, Noemi! Just search “pumpkin” at the top of this page. Enjoy!
W says
All my family loves it
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the syrup!
maggie says
I think this is amazing.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you like it, Maggie!
Scott Miller says
Talk about an instant hit!! We ran out of syrup and my twins acted like the world was gonna end lol. I hopped on the o’l computer and found this recipe. My boys loved it and so do I. No more buying syrup from the store but, more importantly, I know what goes in is all natural ingredients!! Thank You!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy that you love the syrup, Scott!
Mary says
Hi! Do you think this syrup is thin enough to be used in coffee? Looking at the pictures it seems to be. It looks fantastic!
Mary Younkin says
I don’t know why not? I’ve never tried it, Mary.
Katie says
Yes, it totally is!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like it, Katie!
Cheryl says
Amazing lone it will never buy syrup again
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you are enjoying the syrup, Cheryl.
Joshua Barnaby says
Gonna try it now see how it goes
Joshua Barnaby says
Its delicious
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like it, Joshua!
Iris A. Rose says
Good morning Mary,
I saw your recipe for brown sugar maple syrup and I have a question for you. I have a recipe for a whiskey sauce for bread pudding. I mix the butter with the sugar but can never get the sugar to melt. I stir and stir and it remains crystallized. I am looking at your recipe where you add the butter after the sugar is dissolved first in water. Is this the secret? Would this work with the whiskey sauce I am trying to mKe?
Mary Younkin says
It should work the same way, but I have to add that melting butter and sugar together should fully dissolve the sugar. Without looking at the recipe, I can’t say for sure, but that sounds like the base for my toffee and caramel recipes. And I don’t really touch it as it is melting. Stirring too much with some sauces can actually cause the sugars to crystallize.
Leann says
This recipe gave me the result I’ve been searching for from a homemade pancake syrup for years. All other recipes I’ve tried gave me bland, thick, gloopy while warm and churnable while cool syrup. Vast difference with this recipe. Yummy, liquidy, butterscotch flavored syrup. This is going into my recipe files to be used as a family recipe. Thanks for sharing 🙂.
Mary Younkin says
I am thrilled that you love the syrup so much, Leann!
Tiffany Dooley says
Wow! I just made this syrup to day and it’s awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy that you’re enjoying the syrup, Tiffany.
Katie says
Yes! It totally is!
Lauren Smith says
I just made this recipe for the first time, its delicious! I do have a question though. Should the butter stay on top? I cant seem to get it to dissolve into the syrup. It has a butter film on top, that disappears when I stir, but comes right back when sitting.
Mary Younkin says
It does separate a bit, but a quick stir always combines it nicely, Lauren.
Lindsey says
I have made this twice now. It was really good the first time. The first time it seemed to come out right but this time as it cooled it was very gritty and thick (not a syrup). Almost with in a minute of putting it on my waffle it got worse and was like brown sugar on a waffle as opposed to a syrup. What did I do wrong? The first time it got thick and slightly gritty once I stored it but it went back to a sryup once I warmed it. Help!
Mary Younkin says
It sounds like the sugar didn’t dissolve fully into the syrup the second time. It should be smooth and clear when it’s warm, Lindsey.
Annastasia says
Came out really good! Super easy to make!
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad that you’re enjoying the syrup, Annastasia!
Ashley says
This is such a good syrup recipe! Best thing is I don’t have to worry about high fructose corn syrup! So glad I found this!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy that you’re enjoying it, Ashley!
Pandora1230 says
I hate the smell of maple and/or regular pancake syrup,, but this syrup is amazing. I now don’t have to make a fruit syrup if I feel like having pancakes. I do, however, have a question. When it is boiling for four minutes, do I *not* stir, or can I stir to my heart’s content? I live in a high altitude, so do you think it should be boiled for a bit longer than four?
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like the syrup!
Seasons01 says
I think you just boiling it to make sure the sugars are dissolved and it thickens a little. You can stir it.
Mary Younkin says
This is correct. It isn’t a fussy recipe at all.
Epicrebelcook says
This was like heaven in my mouth little angels dancing on my tatse buds thank you verrrrrrry much
Mary Younkin says
What an awesome description! I’m glad you like the syrup.
Melissa Hassenger says
Very nice. It was an amazing addition to our family thank you it is a recipe that i will pass on to my children loved it.
Mary Younkin says
Awe! I love hearing that you like it so much, Melissa!
Teri Woods says
I found this recipe and tried it. It was good enough to keep to go back to and to share with others. It is very easy to make.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the syrup, Teri!
Heather says
I’m so happy to have found this! I make pancakes for my kids on Sundays before I leave for work…just like my Daddy always did…and I just realized I didn’t have any syrup. I remembered my dad used to make his own in a pinch, but I couldn’t remember how he did it. This recipe was perfect! Kept our generational family tradition going! Thank you!
Mary Younkin says
I love your pancake memories and also that you like the syrup recipe, Heather!
Kristine says
SO GOOD!!!
Mary Younkin says
I’m thrilled that you love the syrup, Kristine.
Stacy says
Is it supposed to be thin at first when I move it off the heat?
Mary Younkin says
Yes, it will thicken as it cools, Stacy.
Darrell Clayton says
Very good.
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad that you like the syrup, Darryl!
Soraya says
I have always made my own pancakes from scratch but never thought about making syrup until this morning when I realized I didn’t have any. This has been a game changer! My husband and mother said that it was the best syrup they have ever tasted and I couldn’t agree more! My kids loved them as well as they were too busy stuffing their faces to say anything lol! Thank you so much for this easy recipe that will stay with us forever!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy that you like the syrup, Soraya!
Jane Suh says
I was wondering if this syrup works for coding nuts in?
I making candied nuts, and really don’t wanna buy maple syrup
Mary Younkin says
I don’t think this will work the same way, Jane. When I’ve made candied nuts in the past, I’ve just used sugar. There are a few different recipes you might try here on the website!
Nikki says
Salted or unsalted butter?
Mary Younkin says
I use salted butter in all of my cooking and baking, Nikki.
Linda says
Me too and the salted butter makes it even better!
Mary Younkin says
So glad you like the syrup, Linda!
Linda says
I made this this morning because we didn’t have any store bought syrup.. it was so good!! Thanks for the recipe!!
Mary Younkin says
Glad you liked it, Linda.
Jammie says
I love this recipe easy to make and tasts great I made homemade waffles and didn’t have syrup I made this and I will not be buying syrup again. Thank you for the recipe. Jammie from Portage Michigan
Mary Younkin says
I’m thrilled that you love it, Jammie!
Alfreeka Wheeler says
How should we store the left overs. It was so delicious. I dont think I will ever buy syrup out the store again.
Mary Younkin says
I just pour it into a jar and reheat in the microwave as needed, Alfreeka.
Christina says
SO GOOD!!!!!!!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you like the syrup, Christina!
Catherine says
I am baking a morning bread, one of the ingredients for which is Karo Pancake Syrup. I’d like a healthier (natural ingredients) replacement. Would you recommend your butter-maple syrup as a replacement in baking? Thanks!
Mary Younkin says
I’ve never tried that myself, but I’m guessing it would work fine, Catherine. Alternatively, if you have it in the house, maple syrup should work fine too.
Stephanie Douglass says
We ran out of maple syrup and I was hoping to find an easy recipe that would “just do”. I don’t think we will ever buy syrup again. This syrup is so simple, and the rich caramel flavor reminds us of stroop wafels. So delicious! It’s our new favorite.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so very happy that you like the syrup, Stephanie!
Jonathan Kitchens says
We won’t be buying any more commercial syrup… Amazing!!!
Mary Younkin says
I am so happy to hear that you love the syrup, Jonathan!
Birgit says
We ran out of maple syrup and I was looking for a quick replacement until we can get more. So delicious! The whole family loved it!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy to hear that, Birgit!
Mike Adams says
Is GGGOOOOD!!!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like the syrup, Mike!
Ashley says
Haha same for me ran out of syrup in the lockdown time and never again willi use stpre bought
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like it, Ashley!
Lola says
Stuck home during the great corona virus of 2020 and ran out of syrup. Found this recipie and I will never buy bottled “butter flavor” syrup again! I can now live off the rest of the freezer waffles lol
Mary Younkin says
I’m thrilled that you love the syrup so much, Lola!
noor says
Can’t wait to make this – just one question. Does this yield 1 cup of syrup?
Mary Younkin says
I’ll have to pay closer attention next time, but I am pretty sure it yields about 2 cups or slightly more than that.
Melissa Cornett says
Is there any way to make this a little thicker?
Mary Younkin says
The syrup will thicken as it cools, Melissa. However, you can reduce the water by half and it will be thicker that way as well.
Tonya Bounds says
This is so good
Mary Younkin says
I am so glad that you are enjoying the syrup, Tonya!
Daphne says
This recipe was a hit with my family …thank you
Mary Younkin says
I’m happy to hear that you enjoyed the syrup, Daphne!
Maria says
Love the flavor! Did half cup water and got the consistency I wanted. But it’s grainy. What could I have done wrong?
Mary Younkin says
It’s possible that it didn’t cook long enough, Maria. When it cools, the syrup sometimes becomes a bit grainy, but it smooths out nicely when warmed again.
S says
Love it!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you love the syrup!
Dalia says
Is it necessary to reheat after refrigerated? Would it be too thick if I don’t reheat?
Mary Younkin says
It will be very thick when it is cold, Dalia.
Jennifer R DeWitt says
Is it possible to freeze this syrup? It is wonderful!! Took me back to waffle night when I was young 🙂
Mary Younkin says
I think it will freeze fine, Jennifer. That said, it will keep in the fridge for a week or two without any issues. It reheats nicely.
nancy says
What is the serving size here?
Mary Younkin says
Between 2-3 tablespoons, Nancy. I figure 12 servings based on the full recipe.
Moza says
Hi, i wanted to make a pancake syrup so I decided to make your recipe and then I read the comments, I never expected it to be that good I was in complete shock I loved it. Thank you.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so very happy to hear that you love it, Moza!
Rinnah says
This was very good.
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like the syrup, Rinnah!
Diana Enriquez says
Can this be used for french toast?
Mary Younkin says
Absolutely, Diana. It’s delicious that way.
Theresa M Smith says
Delicious!!! We made some with vanilla extract and cinnamon extract. Yummy, yummy!
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like it, Theresa!
Shelley says
I was not expecting this to taste sooo good! Thank you for sharing the recipe. Hubby said we won’t need to buy syrup anymore!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy that you like it, Shelley!
Traci says
It was amazing…will not buy bottled syrup any longer
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy to hear that you love it, Traci!
Andrea B. says
This recipe saved our breakfast! My daughter wanted to make pancakes, and I agreed before I remembered we had no syrup! This was truly delicious, and everyone LOVED the flavor (so much better than store bought syrup!). It didn’t really thicken much though – maybe when it cools some? I’m glad I used the medium saucepan, since it really bubbled up after I added the butter. 🙂 I’ll try it with a little less butter next time. Thank you again!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like the syrup, Andrea!
Gen says
Delish receipe!! My children loved the syrup!!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you are enjoying the syrup, Gen!
Jess says
Fantastic recipe. This syrup was served with Pancakes at breakfast and everyone said the syrup was the star of our breakfast.
Mary Younkin says
Awe! I’m so happy to hear that, Jess.
Lynn says
Brown sugar and cinnamon are always a great flavor combo, and nutmeg too! When I try this, I’ll add either some cinnamon or fresh ground nutmeg. I’ll report back when I do!
Mary Younkin says
I hope that you love it too, Lynn.
Millicent D Wofford says
I love making this.I think from now on I will make my own syrup and buy it anymore.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy that you love it!
Carrie says
This recipe is AMAZING!!! My husband asks me to make this every time we have pancakes. He will no longer eat store bought! Thank you!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy you love the syrup, Carrie!
Niña says
Best syrup ever!!! So, so much better than store bought. Thank you for sharing 😊😊😊
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like it, Nina!
Diana G says
It was so watery, did I do something wrong? Is there a way to thicken it?
Mary Younkin says
It should have thickened a bit as it cooled, Diana.
Savina Goldman says
Excellent recipe! I add a bit of salt to mine, it adds a bit of balance to the sweetness that I love, and it gives me a salted toffee nut vibe.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like the syrup, Savina.
Ellisa says
Is this syrup thick like store bought syrup? I’ve made homemade and it is so thin and doesn’t “stick” to the pancakes.
Mary Younkin says
This one isn’t as thick as store-bought syrup right off the stove, but it does thicken as it cools, Ellisa.
Priscila Manuesse says
Amazing recipe 😍😍
Mary Younkin says
I’m happy that you like it, Priscilla.
Flora says
Quick and easy. To be on the safe side and not waste resources I halved the recipe. I didn’t have maple flavouring so used vanilla and wow. It is yummy
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you’re enjoying the syrup, Flora.
Faith says
Best syrup ever!!! I thought it would come out bad because I only had salted butter and i wasn’t sure if that would interfere with the taste but it did not. It was a little on the watery side but the flavor was there. If you want it thicker you could probably boil it for longer than 4 minutes but i dont really mind.
Mary Younkin says
It will thicken a bit as it cools as well, Faith. I’m glad you liked it! For what it’s worth, I use salted butter in all of my recipes.
Vicki says
I made this syrup this morning, it was a good taste but did crystallized . . . . .
wondering what I did wrong?
Mary Younkin says
Hey, Vicki. If you leave to cool for a while, it’ll crystallize. It should smooth out when warm.
Teri says
Just made these for my husband. We both really like them! This is a “do again” recipe!
Mary Younkin says
It’s a “do-again” recipe for us too, Teri. I’m glad you and your husband like it!
Addison says
It sounds so good and I will use this recipe whenever I need more syrup. And halving the recipe is more that enough.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy that you enjoy it as much as we do, Addison!
Lin says
I’ve used this recipe several times now and we just love it. So easy and quick. Why would anyone buy syrup after using this recipe. I👍👍
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you love it, Lin.
Abby Maylor says
Delicious!
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you like the syrup!
E Brown says
Delicious Syrup!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you like the syrup!
Kathy says
Marvelous! Reminds me of the home made syrup my mother made! Yummy!!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you love it, Kathy!
Yasangi Siriwardana says
Amazing recipe!! I was looking for a cheap and a simple syrup as maple syrup is very expensive in where I live and even imitation syrup is pretty pricy even though they are not healthy at all. This smells amazing and knowing what is in there even made it taste more better!!! Will make again for sure!!
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you enjoyed the recipe.
Zaara Moizuddin says
It was so Good!! I made it and my mother was so proud thank you!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like the syrup, Zaara.
Moe Dan says
I tried it ! And I nailed it from the first time.. Soo yummy, thank youuuu
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad that you like the syrup, Moe.
Zaara Moizuddin says
Can you use white sugar?
Tia Kuhl says
Delicious! We were out of syrup and this was an even better replacement! Will def make again. Soon!
Mary Younkin says
I’m thrilled that you like the syrup, Tia.
Rocherica says
Great! Kids loved it!
Mary Younkin says
I’m happy to hear that your kids like the syrup, Rocherica.
Jacob says
This syrup is delicious! Tastes a bit like Ihop syrup, except it tasted a bit more like caramel.
Mary Younkin says
I’m glad you are enjoying the syrup, Jacob.
Ethan says
Salted or unsalted butter??
Mary Younkin says
I use salted butter in all of my recipes, Ethan.
isabelle says
is it supposed to be thin like water? because mine is
Mary Younkin says
It’s a thin syrup that typically thickens as it cools, Isabelle. If you brought it to a boil as directed in the recipe, it should thicken nicely.
Michelle Regier says
Best syrup I’ve ever had! We ran out of syrup and I decided to try this recipe and am I ever glad I did!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you like it, Michelle!
Aryhanna says
This is the very first time I made a syrup that didn’t crystallize tysm
Mary Younkin says
So glad you like it!
Kylie Barlow says
Mine is too. I let ir boil at medium heat for 4 minutes. I stirred it the whole time… was that what I was supposed to to or no?
Thanks.
Mary Younkin says
You don’t have to stir it constantly, but it shouldn’t have hurt anything if you did, Kylie. Hopefully it thickened up for you as it cooled.
Mary Miti says
What type of brown sugar do you use? Light or dark
Mary Younkin says
I use light brown sugar, Mary.
caspar says
followed the recipe to the letter and, like a few other commentators, wound up with a delicious but runny syrup. also, the butter never fullly integrates, and as it cools, leaves a thick, cloudy skim on the surface.
Mary Younkin says
I’m not sure what went wrong there. I’ve never had the butter separate in this syrup. Are you using real butter? or maybe margarine? For what it’s worth, the syrup thickens as it cools. I’m glad you liked the taste!
Rhonda says
Was disappointed. The syrup was running, not thick. Hmmmm
Mary Younkin says
The syrup should have thickened a bit as it cooled, Rhonda. Did you boil it for 4 minutes?
Sharon Munajj says
Hands down the best, most delicious syrup I’ve ever made. Like many others, I ran out of syrup for breakfast I made while my brother in law was visiting. He loved it! Now my family doesn’t want to have anything else. And they’re very picky. Thanks for sharing this decadent recipe.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you’re enjoying the syrup this much, Sharon!
Kris says
I used muscovado sugar. The result is something like dark Maple syrup goodness. Thankyou for sharing ☺️
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy to hear that you like the syrup, Kris!
Barbara Hamilton says
This was so much better than store bought!
Mary Younkin says
I’m so glad you’re enjoying it, Barbara.
Stephanie a Rodriguez says
Wow! Completely unbelievable. I made a big breakfast and to the most unexpected moment there was no syrup! I quickly went to Google and type in homemade syrup, I found this recipe and I cannot believe what the taste buds of gods happened. This recipe is amazing! My kids love it and it makes your home smell so unbelievably awesome. Thank you so much for this amazing amazing recipe!
Mary Younkin says
What an awesome review, Stephanie! I’m so happy that you love the syrup.
Karen M says
Thanks so much for another great recipe. We live in Turkey and while we have great foods, many “American-style” items are not widely available. Pancake and waffle syrup is one of those limited choice items. Pancakes have to be homemade, with a few exceptions, and waffles are a dessert. I have tried several different syrup recipes without rave reviews from the family. This one finally earned the “That’s Good Stuff; It’s a Keeper!” award. Thanks again. Your recipes have brought us some joy when we start craving things that aren’t easily purchased here.
Mary Younkin says
I’m so happy to hear that you’re enjoying the recipes, Karen!