While I was on my mission in Hamburg Germany I had breakfast a few times in the Mission President’s home. His wife made the most incredible Buttermilk Syrup. It was truly so amazing that here 10 years later I still remember how good it was! She gave me the recipe.
Unwittingly, I wrote the ingredients down on one post-it-note and the directions down on another post-it-note. Somehow I lost the note with the directions on it. Ugh.
I’ve tried guessing how to make it with just the ingredients but it just wasn’t turning out. Then when I saw a similar recipe on SixSistersStuff.com I followed it and it turned out almost exactly how I remember the recipe. My family has been raving about it. All of the missionaries who tried it raved about it. And the Six Sisters who had the recipe rave about it too. I’m so excited to use this recipe for guests, friends, and family.
This homemade buttermilk syrup is very creamy, rich, and smooth. There is a perfect balance between the buttermilk, Mexican vanilla, and sugar. And bonus, it doesn’t have any high fructose corn syrup and other chemical ingredients—like most store bought syrup has. Plus, it is super simple to make!
Directions.
1-Put sugar, buttermilk, and unsalted butter in a large sauce pan as it will expand significantly while boiling. Stir until it is brought to a boil. Let it boil for one minute and immediately remove it from the heat.
2- Allow the mixture to cool (so the vanilla doesn’t burn) for a minute or two, then whisk in vanilla (I use Mexican vanilla—it is the best), and baking soda.
3. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers and reheat before serving.
Enjoy.
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 Cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon vanilla (Mexican vanilla is the best)
- Put sugar, buttermilk, and unsalted butter in a large sauce pan as it will expand significantly while boiling. Stir until it is brought to a boil. Let it boil for one minute and immediately remove it from the heat.
- Allow the mixture to cool (so the vanilla doesn't burn) for a minute or two, then whisk in vanilla (I use Mexican clear vanilla), and baking soda.
- Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.
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Yummy! This sounds amazing! And I love how simple it is!
I made this syrup when I was first married and just learning how to cook. Somehow I overlooked the part about using a large saucepan, and it got all over the stove! Fortunately, it wasn’t all lost, so we still got to enjoy it on our pancakes. Delicious syrup!
This sounds yummy! I always hate buying syrup because I know how sugary it is, and if you buy real maple syrup instead of the imitation stuff, it can get really expensive! This will be a great alternative for us. I always have buttermilk on hand. You know, Southern girls gotta have buttermilk for those biscuits and cornbread! 🙂
Thanks Brandi! Yes it is very yummy! Let me know how it turns out for you.
I just tried it this morning and I love it! I am about to post it on Insta and tag you in it. This was so good!
I’m so glad you love it Brandi. Thank you for the tag! Oh and you mentioned on Insta that you’re going to make French Toast. One day you should give this recipe a try. It is sooooo good!