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Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Syrup
Buttermilk syrup makes a delicious topping for spice cake. photo by sgrishka Give a medal for this photo Add photo

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Syrup

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An easy to make, rich syrup with a light caramel flavor. Great for serving over pancakes, waffles, french toast, spice cake, ice cream, or whatnot.

 "Yes! turned out excellent! I have recipe that is real similar. Same ingredients, slightly different amounts. My recipe calls for a little more vanilla & a little less corn syrup. I like the more corn syrup but might add a little more vanilla next time. Yum! " - marcieschlecht

Yield: 16 Servings Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Sugar

(4.8, 4) 100% would make again (reviews)

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 16 Servings
1 cupButtermilk
3/4 cupButter or margarine; (1 1/2-sticks)
2 cupsRaw or Granulated cane sugar
3 tablespoonsLight corn syrup
1 1/4 teaspoonsBaking soda
1 1/2 teaspoonsPure vanilla extract

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Syrup Preparation

Combine buttermilk, butter, sugar, corn syrup and baking soda in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan set over medium heat. Stirring continuously, cook until the sugar dissolves and mixture foams to a boil. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture begin to take on a golden amber color, about 7 to 8 minutes. (The mixture will froth and foam, double in volume, and then gradually subside.) Remove from heat, stir down and add vanilla. Mix until all foam and bubbles disappear. Transfer to a heatproof container and let cool. Serve warm. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, reheat before using.

Note: Do not leave syrup unattended while boiling. Keep whisk in pot and stir frequently.

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  • Combine all the ingredients, except for the vanilla, in a large, deep, heavy-bottomed saucepan. photo by sgrishka sgrishka

  • Cook over medium heat. photo by sgrishka sgrishka

  • Stirring continuously, cook until the sugar dissolves and mixture foams to a boil. The mixture will froth and foam, double in volume, and then gradually subside. photo by sgrishka sgrishka

  • Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture begin to take on a golden amber color. The longer the syrup cooks, the darker the color will get, and the more intense the caramel flavor will be! photo by sgrishka sgrishka

  • Buttermilk syrup makes a delicious topping for spice cake. photo by sgrishka sgrishka

  • Using this delicious caramel flavored syrup is a delightful change from our usual maple syrup routine. photo by sgrishka sgrishka

    • Calories Per Serving: 195
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    Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Syrup Reviews

    Give it a rating Would you make it again?   [please sign in to add your comment]
    The poster did not joke about needing a large pan to cook this recipe as it triples in volume. This is a very delicious syrup in which the sweetness of the caramel flavor is perfectly balanced by the tang of the buttermilk.
    9 months, 2 weeks, 5 days, 17 hours, ago
    Yes! turned out excellent! I have recipe that is real similar. Same ingredients, slightly different amounts. My recipe calls for a little more vanilla & a little less corn syrup. I like the more corn syrup but might add a little more vanilla next time. Yum!
    10 months, 2 weeks, 6 days, 16 hours, 6 minutes ago
    Yum, this is great if you have a little extra time in the morning.
    1 years, 3 weeks, 2 days, 22 minutes ago

    [I posted this recipe.]
    3 years, 6 months, 4 weeks, 4 hours, 3 minutes ago

    Tags

    1. Boil
    2. buttermilk
    3. butter
    4. Sugar
    5. corn syrup
    6. baking soda
    7. vanilla
    8. Syrup
    9. Sauces
    10. Desserts
    11. Breakfast
    12. American

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