Delicious and easy to make, Brown Sugar Syrup is the best breakfast companion! Decadent and luscious, this syrup is thick and sweet. With a strong caramel flavor with hints of cinnamon it's hard not to fall in love. You'll be wanting to drizzle it on everything!
All you need is 10 minutes and just 4 or 5 simple ingredients to make this sweet topping. Made with butter it is both rich and silky smooth. And far less expensive than real maple syrup (and so much tastier) you'll never go back to that store bought stuff.
This sweet sauce is ideal for enjoying with buttermilk waffles, French toast, German Pancakes, crepes or ice-cream. Drizzle or pour it on thick, this liquid sugary gold is divine.
Between this quick homemade Brown Sugar Syrup and our fresh orange Blonde Butter sauce, we are here to change the breakfast game.
And if looking for more of a savory breakfast dish to round out the meal you'll have to give Breakfast Pizza, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole, or Amish Breakfast Casserole a try.
🥫 Ingredients
With just four or five ingredients I'm sure you are likely to already have on hand, this syrup comes together in just mere minutes.
- Brown Sugar
- Butter
- Vanilla
- Water
- Cinnamon (optional)
🥣 Step-by-Step Instructions
Firstly, to get the Brown Sugar Syrup going add the brown sugar and water to a pot over medium-high heat. If wanting to add the cinnamon to the syrup go ahead and add now. Stir everything together until the pot comes to a boil.
Once the sugar has fully dissolved, turn the heat down to medium and allow the mixture to then simmer for 4 minutes. Continue to stir the syrup occasionally.
As soon as the timer is done, add the butter to the pot and stir till it has melted completely.
Remove your pot with the Brown Sugar Syrup from the heat. This is important! You want to be careful not to boil the syrup for too long otherwise it will begin to crystalize. Lastly add the vanilla to the sauce mixture and stir everything together.
Remember your Brown Sugar Syrup will thicken as it continues to cool down. If you prefer a thicker syrup just remove the pot from the heat and allow to cool a few minutes before enjoying.
💭 Top Tips
Heat: As mentioned, be careful when making your Brown Sugar Syrup to not keep it on the heat for too long otherwise it will begin to crystalize.
Doubling: This recipe is great for doubling! For a sweet and simple homemade gift, try pouring it into little jars to share with friends they are sure to love the sweet caramel notes.
🍽 Storing
Any leftover sauce should be refrigerated. If looking for a cute and sensible syrup dispenser check this one out! I love that you can warm the syrup right up there in the dispenser.
Brown Sugar Syrup will keep in the fridge for up to a month. When ready to serve again, pull from fridge and let warm over low heat on the stove or in 15 minute intervals in the microwave stirring between and enjoy!
Keep in mind the butter might separate a little when cooled. But don't worry, just reheat and stir together to continue enjoying.
You can also freeze your homemade brown sugar syrup in an airtight container if you want to keep it longer. If frozen the wyrup will last for up to 6 months. When you are ready to use it just pull it out and thaw or warm over low heat.
📖 Recipe
Brown Sugar Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a pot over medium-high heat add the brown sugar, water and cinnamon.
- Stir the mixture until the liquid comes to a rolling boil and all sugar is dissolved.
- Lower the heat to medium and allow the syrup to continue boiling for another 4 minutes.
- Add the butter to the mixture and continue to stir till butter is entirely melted.
- Remove the mixture from the heat. Add vanilla to the pot and stir to combine.
- Let the syrup cool for 5 minutes before serving and enjoy. Store any remaining syrup in fridge.
Abby Hinton says
This recipe has changed my life and the life of my family and anyone I've shared the syrup with. I don't think I'll ever eat store bought maple syrup again, it wouldn't even taste good. Thank you for bringing this kind of joy into my life!