This is our favorite Homemade pancake syrup recipe and we all love it. After trying several different things, we have declared this is the best pancake syrup recipe.
Homemade pancake syrup
Here is my version of Homemade Pancake Syrup. I tried a few recipes in the past and failed. I wanted something that was thick, but not too thick… sweet but not too sweet.
I think I finally figured it out. This doesn’t make much, so it is perfect to whip up on a Sunday morning.
If you have a large family or guests coming over, you might want to double the recipe. It is super easy and really delicious!
Let’s learn to make homemade pancake syrup with corn syrup!
Ingredients for easy pancake syrup recipe:
- Maple Flavoring – I originally bought at grocery store, but it is priced better online.
- Vanilla Extract
- Brown Sugar
- Corn Syrup
- Water
That is it!! You probably already have many of these ingredients in your pantry.
Your family will think you are the best for making homemade pancake syrup!
How do I make pancake syrup?
First, combine the corn syrup, sugar and water in a sauce pan.
Bring to a boil over medium heat.
Boil until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat. Now, it is time to stir in the maple flavoring and vanilla.
Let it cool. It will thicken as it cools so don’t worry if it seems thin.
Now you know how to make homemade pancake syrup!
If you double or triple this Homemade pancake syrup recipe, I would let it boil for a little longer so it thickens up nicely for you. Then you can place it in a container for future breakfasts. It really is so delicious and you will want to make this again and again.
It will come in super handy having a container you can wash and reuse each time when you make this homemade syrup recipe.
How to store pancake syrup recipe?
We originally just made a “homemade” label (made with love) for an old syrup container, but this thing is hard to pour into and impossible to clean. We are getting one of these Syrup dispensers. This will be MUCH easier to make and use.
Plus my kids are going to think they are eating at a restaurant! It is a win-win!
And it looks so cute too! I love this syrup dispenser!
Save money with this homemade pancake syrup without maple recipe.
This Homemade Pancake recipe definitely can save you some money. Syrup is expensive and the sales never seem that great on pancake syrup. PLUS, you know exactly what you are pouring over your pancakes. 😉
I love knowing the exact ingredients that are in the syrup and feel good about giving this to my family. You won’t find any hidden ingredients or hard to pronounce words in this recipe!
What to serve with homemade pancake syrup?
- Easy Pumpkin Pancakes
- The best homemade pancake and waffle mix
- Baked Pancakes
- Easy Baked French Toast Muffins Recipe
- Pancake Muffins Recipe
- Overnight French Toast Casserole Recipe
There are so many delicious ideas to use this homemade syrup recipe. With such an easy syrup recipe on hand, you can easily whip this syrup together any day of the week.
You will love having it to enjoy with amazing meals like above. Don’t let homemade syrup intimidate you because it sounds fancy. I promise it is SO easy to make!
Give this a try and see how easy it is.
Try Homemade pancake syrup today!
I hope you enjoy this easy recipe. It is so much better than anything store bought and incredibly simple to make.
We actually freeze pancakes and waffles for quick breakfasts. It makes meals so easy and saves us money too when we make homemade pancakes and waffles.
It really isn’t anymore trouble to make a double or triple batch to put in the freezer. This is one of my easiest ways to help you save money and TIME. Just freeze your homemade waffles and pancakes!
I love that the kitchen only gets messy once but I get to stock the freezer with lots of great meals for breakfast. This makes it possible to enjoy homemade waffles or pancakes during the weekday.
I love grabbing these out of the freezer and using this homemade pancake syrup. Learn how to make whipped cream in minutes and top your pancakes with it. Yum!
You probably have all the ingredients in your pantry already (with the exception of the maple flavoring). Try it this weekend and come back, leave a comment and let us know how much you love it!! I BET… you will never buy store bought pancake syrup again!
Make this today and see how easy it is. Plus, the taste is amazing and so decadent.
Sometimes, for a special treat we will have breakfast for dinner. My kids love when I do this. Does your family ever do this?
Not only is it so quick and easy but the kids love it.
We have deemed this the BEST Homemade Pancake Mix and Waffle mix that there is.
Print this homemade pancake syrup without maple recipe below:
Homemade pancake syrup recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon maple flavoring
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water and corn syrup.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Boil for 7 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla.
- Cool for 15 minutes (it will thicken more as it cools).
- Serve over pancakes, waffles or French toast. YUMMY!
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Pancake recipes
- McDonald’s Pancake Recipe
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes Recipe
- Strawberry Pancakes with Cream Cheese Glaze
Good to know how to make homemade syrup – we just ran out so I should see what my kids think of the homemade version!
Oh I think your kids will love it!
love to try this!
Add butter and it’s just like the expensive buttery brand.
You need to try it Amee!
Oh great idea Marybeth!
I would like to triple the recipe, but how long will it keep in the fridge?
It keeps for about a month in the fridge.
I have tried a few of the pancake syrup recipes without much luck. Luck meaning my daughter did not care for them. I came upon your recipe and it looked like something I could work with and that she would like. Your recipe had all the flavors I was looking for but I tweaked them just a bit. I used 1c of brown sugar, 1/2c white sugar, 1/2 c lite corn syrup, 3/4c water, 1 and 1/4tsp maple flav, 1/8tsp vanilla and 1/4tsp salt. For us it was perfect. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe which gave me great inspiration.
Thanks os much for the suggestions. I’ll have to try yours next time. 🙂
Could this be converted to “sugar-free” with the substitution of Splenda Brown and a simple syrup made with regular Spenda?
Lita
I grew up on homemade syrup:
2 cups sugar, 1 cup water. Boil to dissolve sugar. When it’s clear add 1/2 to1tsp Crescent Mapleine (or more to your flavor standards.) Mapleine costs about $3.00 for 2 oz.
I store this in the refrigerator, lasts quite a few months without it sugaring. Can use same recipe by adding fruit or fruit pits i.e. Peach Pit syrup.
hi dear, thank u for the wonderful recipe. i tried it was great bt it got hardened aft cooling down. how do i prevent it from getting hard?
Hi Amilea – I find that this happens when I cook it too long. Cook it for a shorter amount of time next time and it should be great. I hope you enjoy!
OK, I’m one happy camper. I made the Maple syrup a few days ago but just now had time to use it. Made homemade Cracker Barrel pancakes from Insanely Good. (Best pancakes I’ve ever had)! Made a whole batch, although I’m just one person. I ate three and will put rest in freezer for emergency days. Poured the Maple Syrup over them….Cloud Nine! Will be removing all other syrup recipes from my “saved” list.