Homemade Butter Syrup Recipe • Longbourn Farm (2024)

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Homemade syrup is easy to make and so delicious! This recipe turns out every time. It’s buttery, and thick and has a unique flavor twist!

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As you all should know by now, I have a pancake obsession. And a homemade mix obsession. And I have a homemade pancake mix recipe. A few years ago I thoughtthat I should really have a homemade syrup recipe to go along with thesepancakes I make! I have been making this syrup for years now and I totally love it.

There are a few variations of this homemade syrup recipe out there, I actually got the original recipe mine is based on from a neighbor a loooooong time ago before I graduated high school as part of a youth church activity.

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Butter Syrup Recipe Ingredients

  • Butter
  • Sugar
  • Milk
  • Honey
  • Baking soda
  • Almond extract or vanilla extract
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How do you make Homemade Syrup?

I’ve changed the original homemade syrup recipe a bit {of course} and really love how it turns out! There is only one caution with this recipe: use a big enough pot!

At the end, you are going to add baking soda, and that causes the syrup to foam and bubble. If you use a pot that is too small, it will bubble up out of the pot and you will be left with a giant sticky mess all over your stove top.

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Browned Butter Syrup

If you are comfortable browning butter, this homemade syrup is DIVINE if you let the butter brown a bit before adding the sugar.

Don’t be scared to play around with this recipe, while it is similar to a caramel recipe, it is much more forgiving. Unless you burn the sugar or butter, there really isn’t much you can do to mess it up.

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Is Butter Syrup the same as Buttermilk Syrup?

A lot of homemade syrup recipes like this one are called “buttermilk syrup,” and you can use buttermilk in place of the regular milk in my recipe.

I like the flavor of this syrup best with regular milk because it lets the almond {or vanilla} extract shine through. Tell me which variation you prefer!

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Homemade Syrup Recipe Flavorings

I accidentally made it into a caramel syrup one-time {distracted cook!}, and I’ve been working on a fool-proof method for that variation. I’ll update when I get there! Sometimes recreating accidents is a little difficult 🙂 .

You can use almond extract or vanilla extract in this particular recipe. For other syrup recipes, check out this list.

  • Blackberry Syrup Recipe
  • Homemade Pancake Syrup
  • Caramel Syrup Recipe
  • Blueberry Syrup Recipe
  • Butter Maple Syrup

How to serve Blonde Butter Syrup

You can serve this syrup just as you would any other syrup. Pour it over pancakes, waffles, or even ice cream!

How to store this Syrup Recipe

This recipe can be kept in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat it carefully in the microwave in 15-second increments, stirring between.

How long is homemade pancake syrup good for?

Homemade pancake syrup is good for up to a week in the fridge.

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  • Homemade Blackberry Syrup
  • Homemade Pancake Mix
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  • Pumpkin Pancakes + Caramel Butter Syrup
  • Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
  • The Best Homemade Bread Recipe
  • Homemade Biscuit Mix
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  • How to Make Over Easy Eggs
  • Easy Homemade Biscuits
  • Butter Maple Syrup
  • Maple Flavored Syrup Recipe

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Blonde Butter Syrup Recipe

Homemade syrup is easy to make and so delicious! This recipe turns out every time. It’s buttery, and thick and has a unique flavor twist!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade butter syrup, homemade syrup

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 16 people

Calories 109kcal

Author Longbourn Farm • Alli Kelley

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Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter one stick
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons almond extract can substitute vanilla extract

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Instructions

  • Add butter, sugar, milk, and honey to a 2.5 quart saucepan (see note).

  • Bring to a rolling boil (see note) and boil for 2 minutes.

  • Off heat, add baking soda and almond extract.

  • Whisk to mix together, the syrup will bubble and foam vigorously.

  • Let rest for a few minutes to let the foam settle down.

  • Serve warm or cold.

  • Store in an airtight container (like a mason jar) in the fridge, reheating and stirring before use to melt and combine.

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Notes

A 2.5 quart saucepan is the smallest size you will want to use for this recipe. It will bubble and foam up quite a bit once the baking soda is added.

A rolling boil is a boil that does not break even when you stir the liquid. It will take about 5 minutes to get the mixture to a rolling boil. I set a timer for the 2 minute boil step.

Nutrition

Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 10mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Calcium: 10mg

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Homemade Butter Syrup Recipe • Longbourn Farm (2024)

FAQs

What is butter syrup made of? ›

Butter syrup is a type of syrup that is typically made from a mixture of butter, sugar, and water or cream. The ingredients are heated together in a saucepan until the mixture becomes thick and syrupy in texture. The recipe can be modified to include other flavorings, such as vanilla extract or cinnamon.

What is the shelf life of homemade butter? ›

How long does homemade butter last? Homemade butter has a shelf life of up to 2 – 3 weeks when kept in the fridge. You can also keep your homemade butter in the freezer for up to 9 months.

How much cream to make a pound of butter? ›

Homemade Butter Recipe Tips

Here's a tip: If you start with one quart of cream (32 ounces), you'll make about one pound of butter (16 ounces, or four sticks) and two cups of buttermilk.

Why is my homemade butter hard? ›

Any conditions which tend to harden the butter-fat will require a comparatively high churning temperature; and any conditions tending to soften the butter-fat will require a lowering of the churning temperature.” In summer, I can pull the cream straight out of the fridge (at 40°F) to churn.

Can butter syrup go bad? ›

Yes, because Butter Country Syrups contains dairy ingredients it will have to be refrigerated after opening. They have a shelf life of two years (before and after opening) but our guess is that you won't make it past two months.

How do you thicken butter syrup? ›

Pour the syrup into a saucepan, then turn the burner on low. Bring the sauce to a low simmer and let it sit for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn't burn. Leave the lid off so that some of the liquid can evaporate, which is what will cause the syrup to thicken.

Is it cheaper to make your own butter? ›

Butter isn't that expensive — it's about $3 per pound at the wholesale level. Cream costs roughly $3.50 for 16 ounces, or less if you buy a larger carton. That means the price of making your own butter isn't much more than buying it in the store, and often you can get organic cream cheaper than organic butter.

What does rancid butter taste like? ›

Rancid butter has an unmistakable off flavor that you may have encountered tasting old oil, old nuts or seeds, or any other food with a high-fat content that is long past its prime.

Why does my homemade butter taste sour? ›

Butter can taste a bit malty (like “Grape Nuts”), or sour if bacterial had a chance to grow in the milk. The cause is usually due to Streptococcus lactis in poorly cooled milk.

What is the best milk to make butter with? ›

The best option would be fresh, raw cream from pastured Jersey cows. Milk from Jersey cows has the highest fat content, which is why they are primarily dairy cattle. In addition, the fat in their milk has larger globules in it which makes it perfect for churning butter.

What is the best cream to make butter with? ›

Fresh Sweet Cream The ideal cream is non-ultra pasteurized, high butterfat content (36-40%), organic, and from pastured cows. Jersey cream makes churning faster, due to larger butterfat globules.

Is heavy cream or heavy whipping cream better for butter? ›

Heavy cream, whipping cream, or heavy whipping cream are all suitable choices for making homemade butter. Heavy cream, with the highest percentage of butterfat, will yield the most butter; lower-fat whipping cream will yield less.

Can you overmix homemade butter? ›

Keep churning until you have one large chunk of butter (a few small floating pieces is OK). Once you have a large chunk of butter, stop churning! If you continue to mix you can actually separate your chunks again and ruin your butter.

When to add salt to homemade butter? ›

If you wish to add salt you will need ¼ teaspoon of plain dairy salt for every 110g (4oz) of butter. Before shaping the butter, spread it out in a thin layer and sprinkle evenly with dairy salt. Mix thoroughly using the butter pats, then weigh into slabs as before.

Should cream be warm or cold to make butter? ›

The ideal temperature for churning butter is around 60-65 F. If the cream is too cold, it is harder for the fat globules to stick together, and if it is too warm the butter will be a little too soft and gloopy. Pour the cream into the glass jar of the churn. Screw on lid.

What is butterscotch syrup made of? ›

A traditional butterscotch sauce recipe requires only three main ingredients: brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream. That's it! We also add in a little vanilla and salt to boost the flavor.

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 peanut butter syrup made of? ›

Ingredients. Pure Cane Sugar, Water, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate (to preserve freshness), Potassium Sorbate (to preserve freshness), Caramel Color. Contains Peanut Allergens. The nutrition information contained here is based on our current data.

What is the main ingredient in syrup? ›

What Is Simple Syrup? Simple syrup is liquified sugar made with equal parts water and sugar. It's primarily used as a key ingredient in co*cktails, but can also be used as a sweetener for teas, coffees, and even baked goods.

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