If pancakes are a must and you don't
have maple syrup on hand, homemade pancake syrup made with brown sugar and
maple flavoring will work just fine. This thick and sweet homemade pancake
syrup is your best option if you are unable to obtain real maple syrup.
Just a few basic
ingredients—basically, fancy sugar water—are used to make it, and when they
cook down, they create a thick, sweet pancake syrup. It tastes amazing drizzled
over warm apple pie, dripping over a bowl of ice cream, or poured over a stack
of hot pancakes.
Even if you have the real thing, you
might still reach for it because it's that good.
Homemade Pancake Syrup Recipe
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Preparation time: 5
minutes
Cook time: 5
minutes
Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients
to Make Pancake Syrup
- One cup of brown sugar, packed
- One cup of sugar
- One cup of water
- One teaspoon of maple flavoring
Directions to Make Pancake Syrup
- Heat the water and sugars in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. After bringing the mixture to a boil, cook it for two minutes while stirring.
- After turning off the heat, add the maple flavoring and stir.
Homemade Pancake Syrup Variations
Add
berries: If you enjoy berries poured over
pancakes, think about adding frozen or fresh berries of your choosing
(blueberries are particularly good in this recipe) to the sauce while it's
simmering.
Additionally, you will need to add
water—just enough to cover the berries. You will also need to boil the syrup
down for a few more minutes, or until the syrup reaches the consistency you
want.
Replace
the maple flavoring: This will not be a homemade maple
syrup, but you can use any extract you like to achieve a different flavor
profile. You can use vanilla, almond, cherry, or even orange to make a sweet,
thick syrup that tastes great on top of your favorite breakfast stack.
FAQs: Homemade Pancake Syrup
How to Keep Your
Own Pancake Syrup Fresh?
Any leftovers should be put in a
glass jar with a tight-fitting lid and stored in the refrigerator until needed.
What is the shelf
life of homemade pancake syrup?
This pancake syrup will keep for
around a month if stored properly. Bacteria find it challenging to grow because
of the high sugar content and low moisture content. As long as you monitor the
jar for growth or changes in consistency, it's actually acceptable to keep it
for a lot longer than a month.
How can you
determine whether the syrup is spoiled?
It can be difficult to determine
whether syrup has gone bad because it can be kept for a long time. Smelling it
is your best option. It might have begun to ferment if it has a fruity or
flowery scent. A taste test may reveal an alcohol-like flavor, which would also
indicate that fermentation has started. Additionally, the presence of mold is a
clear indication that it's time to throw it out.
How can I keep a
lot of syrup in storage?
Your best option for storage if you
want to double or triple this recipe is a large glass container with a lid that
can be tightened. This prolongs the storage period by keeping moisture out as
well.
With homemade
pancake syrup, what should I serve?
It should go without saying that
pancakes are in the name. This homemade pancake syrup is the ideal
accompaniment to a warm mountain of buttermilk
pancakes. Other favorites include homemade
yogurt and granola, French toast, and even a drizzle on top of freshly baked scones
and berries.
How can pancake
syrup be made stronger?
Bourbon and maple are a popular
combination of flavors. To make the syrup a little less sweet (and boozy), mix
in two teaspoons of bourbon! Try these unusual flavors of pancake syrup as well.
Nutrition Facts
|
2 tablespoons |
102 calories |
|
Calories |
0 |
|
Fat |
0 |
|
Saturate fat |
0 |
|
Cholesterol |
0 |
|
Sodium |
4 MG |
|
Carbohydrates |
26 g |
|
Sugars |
26 g |
|
Fiber |
0 |
|
Protein |
0 |