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Pancake Syrup
This homemade pancake syrup recipe offers a charming and flavorful alternative to store-bought syrups. Blending three types of sugar, powdered, brown, and white, this syrup delivers a complex sweetness enriched with vanilla and a touch of butter. Its slightly thickened texture is achieved with flour, giving it a smooth, pourable consistency without artificial thickeners. A true example of thrifty kitchen magic, it’s an old-fashioned solution that transforms basic pantry staples into a comforting
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Preserves
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 165 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed )
  • 1 cup granulated white sugar
  • 3 cups water (added slowly)
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup water (added at end)

Instructions
 

Step 1: Combine Sugars

  • In a medium saucepan, combine powdered sugar, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.

Step 2: Add Water Gradually

  • Slowly stir in 3 cups of water, a small portion at a time, until fully incorporated.

Step 3: Thicken with Flour

  • Stir in ¼ cup flour, whisking until smooth.

Step 4: Add Flavorings

  • Add butter and vanilla extract, stirring to melt and blend.

Step 5: Simmer

  • Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer gently.

Step 6: Final Water Addition

  • Stir in the final 1 cup of water and simmer until the syrup thickens slightly.

Step 7: Finish and Serve

  • Let thicken slightly, do not over-thicken. Remove from heat.

Tips

  • Stir constantly while adding water to prevent lumping
  • Do not overboil, syrup thickens more as it cools
  • For thinner syrup, add warm water a tablespoon at a time
  • Use real butter for best flavor
  • Add vanilla at the end to preserve aroma
  • Store refrigerated up to 2 weeks
  • Reheat gently; avoid microwaving on high
  • Works well over waffles, pancakes, or French toast

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 0.4gFat: 2.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.6gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 18mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 39gVitamin A: 75IUCalcium: 12mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword breakfast staple, from scratch, homemade syrup, pancake topping, sugar syrup, vintage recipe
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