183 responses

  1. Chanelle
    July 31, 2020

    Hi I love this recipe! Is there a way to pressure can it or water bath it so it will store longer?

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    • Kara Cook
      August 13, 2020

      I would be leery of canning anything with milk in it. I would probably just try freezing it so I didn’t take chances.

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  2. Lauren
    April 7, 2019

    Just one more thank you!! I’ve had this pinned for a while, and mixed some up this morning while I was cooking banana-oat pancakes. So delicious and simple, and because we have a lot of children and I didn’t know how far it would go, I made a generous batch. I’m super pumped for the leftovers! 😉 I already can’t wait to try it on some other breakfast staples we love (like apple stuffed baked french toast….mmm, drooling just thinking about it!). Thanks for sharing!

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    • Kara Cook
      April 9, 2019

      I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed it! And that apple stuffed french toast sounds amazing! 🙂

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  3. Robin McNeill
    February 20, 2019

    This has been my go to syrup recipe since I discovered it. Love it! For some reason the recipe has disappeared. Could you please repost? I would hate to lose this one! Thanks!

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    • Kara Cook
      February 20, 2019

      I had a temporary glitch on my site and all my recipe cards disappeared. Thankfully they are all back now!

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  4. Debra
    December 14, 2018

    Is this supposed to separate? I made two batches, used real butter and real buttermilk but it looks like the butter floated to the top. I boiled it for 6 minutes the second time.

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    • Kara Cook
      December 14, 2018

      No, it isn’t supposed to seperate. I’ve never had that happen when using real buttermilk. What a bummer! I had it curdle a little once when I used milk/lemon juice instead of buttermilk. I just poured it in my blender and blended it up, and then it was just fine. Give that a try, and hopefully it works.

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  5. Barry
    February 17, 2018

    Had this pinned for a while and finally got around to making it (well, half batch anyway). Dead simple and delicious. Was surprised how much of the buttermilk flavor made it through (in a good way).

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  6. Norma
    December 17, 2017

    Simular to a recipe I use to make Pralines. The best recipe I ‘ve
    used. So I will have to try the syrup.

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  7. Pam
    November 25, 2017

    Made this a.m. Directions were easy to follow and recipe was simple to make. Delish!

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  8. Lydia
    October 30, 2017

    Ok i am way late to the party here but i just tried to make this. But mine was super dark. I am not sure why I used brown sugar but maybe I should have used light brown sugar..

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    • Kara Cook
      October 31, 2017

      You can use dark or light brown sugar, or even all white sugar. They all taste slightly different and have a different color, but all of them taste delicious. It’s just a matter of preference. We like all the varieties! 🙂

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  9. Jeanie
    April 14, 2016

    Kara, I have been making your recipe for a year or two now since discovering it on Pinterest. It is one of my favorites. I’m taking a digital storytelling course and our first assignment was focused on food. I chose this recipe for my project. I just wanted to share my little video with you voice.adobe.com/a/aDdJm. I gave you credit on the last slide 🙂

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    • Kara
      April 21, 2016

      I loved it!! So fun to see one of my recipes made into a video! I’m glad you love the syrup so much, it is a staple at our house. And those waffles in the last shot look fantastic! 🙂

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      • Karen
        January 3, 2018

        What is the baking soda for just wondering?

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  10. Tammy
    February 26, 2016

    Sounds very good. Actually looks very similar to a carmel frosting recipe I have. Will be making this but a sugar free version. Was wondering if you know if you can used canned milk instead of the butter milk? ~tammy

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    • Kara
      February 26, 2016

      I wouldn’t substitute canned milk for the buttermilk. The buttermilk is tangy, so it balances out the sugar flavor a bit. It’s what gives the syrup a great flavor and texture. Also, the baking soda reacts with the acid in the buttermilk, so it without the buttermilk it would give the syrup a bitter taste.

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      • Herbivore
        October 27, 2017

        Kara,I am so glad you a addressed that because at the moment I don’t have any buttermilk and was wondering about a substitute.
        Thanks, waiting until I get some buttermilk to make this recipe. Sigh!

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      • Melanie
        November 11, 2017

        I used heavy whipping cream and it was amazing!

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      • Andrea
        December 4, 2017

        You can actually make your own buttermilk with milk and vinegar. Google it for the measurements.

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      • Andrea
        December 4, 2017

        I think she meant baking soda ????

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  11. Crystal
    February 15, 2015

    love it! I just don’t think I did something right…. It tastes great but came out very thin

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    • Kara
      February 26, 2016

      If it comes out too thin, you can always boil it a little longer to thicken it up. You can even boil it after you’ve added the vanilla and soda and it should still thicken up just fine.

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  12. Laura
    February 8, 2015

    Made this this morning, but it got chunky, so I pressed it through a mesh strainer to remove the solids. I also added 2 tablespoons of bourbon. It was excellent over the banana waffles I made this morning!

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  13. Mandy
    September 29, 2014

    Just made this with buttermilk substitute. It came out very nicely, but glad I read the comments. I poured my milk through a fine mesh sieve to help with the clumps. I still had some very fine lumps, but nothing noticeable when it is eaten. If I was giving as a gift, I would use the real deal, but for using at home, it works great!

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  14. Tracy Snyder
    September 7, 2014

    This sounds delish! and it sounds like it could go perfectly with so many different kinds of pancakes. I just emailed you but I would love to share this recipe with a post I am working on for a pancake recipe. Would that be ok?

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  15. Laurel
    March 27, 2014

    I didn’t have buttermilk so I used heavy cream and substituted the baking soda with baking powder. I have a caramel recipe that uses cream and this was just as divine!!! Thank you!

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  16. Mima
    February 9, 2014

    I made this recipe this morning and I have to say it was sickening-sweet. I couldn’t really handle it because it was like eating pure liquid sugar. I only was able to tolerate a few drops on the pancake. I have the whole batch made and now don’t know what to do with it. If I were to make it again I would definitely omit one of the cups of sugar, maybe do 1/2 brown and 1/2 regular. I’m an avid pastry/cake baker and this was just too much for me.

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  17. Stacy
    January 26, 2014

    I have made this so many times since finding your recipe. It is delicious! Pancake syrup doesn’t even compare.

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  18. Jenna Goodwyn
    January 18, 2014

    I saw this recipe on Pintrest a few months ago and was so intrigued that I filed it away in my mind to try when the next occasion arose. Well, this morning the kids wanted pancakes for breakfast and we were out of syrup, so I took the chance of making it and it is DELICIOUS! The kids loved it and it was even fun to make since it was so easy. My second oldest step-son thinks I am the bomb because I made home-made syrup! As he said, “that is so Jenna!” Thanks for posting this so everyone could enjoy it. <3

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    • Kara
      January 20, 2014

      Yay, so glad to hear that it was a hit at your house! 🙂

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  19. Katrina
    December 27, 2013

    This syrup was awesome!! I added it on my blog. Thanks for the recipe! fromkatrinaskitchen.wordpress.com/2013/12/27/waffles-with-buttermilk-caramel-syrup/

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  20. Marsha
    December 25, 2013

    This was so amazing. I had to share it on my facebook page. I’m pretty sure I won’t ever buy store boughten syrup again. I didn’t find it anymore sweet then regular syrup and my kids and DH loved it.

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    • Kara
      December 27, 2013

      Awesome! Glad to see someone else jump on the “homemade syrup” bandwagon. 🙂

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  21. The Cocktail Lady
    October 23, 2013

    Holy Moly this looks AH-MAZE-ING!! I will be trying this one for sure!! Thanks for the recipe =) Cheers to you!

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    • Kara
      October 23, 2013

      Oh my, it is amazing, you have got to try it asap!

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    • The Cocktail Lady
      October 23, 2013

      I think I may have to make “Breakfast for Dinner” for the sole purpose of trying this! Ha ha, thank you!!

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  22. Stella
    September 22, 2013

    I have looked at other recipes and it says how long to boil. The most important part of this recipe is to boil. Please specify how long:)

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  23. Heidi
    August 10, 2013

    I just made this for my brothers birthday and I LOVE IT!!!!!!

    Thanks SO MUCH for this recipe!!!

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  24. Camille
    August 8, 2013

    This. Was. YUMMY!! 🙂 I posted about it on my blog and linked back to you. I just thought you might be interested. Here’s the direct link ~ flowersinhisgarden.blogspot.ca/2013/08/homemade-caramel-syrup.html Blessings to you! Camille

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  25. Elizabeth
    June 12, 2013

    Are you sure baking soda is safe to eat? Is it Baking Powder instead maybe?

    I once accidentally used baking soda in my pancake mix- not realizing the recipe actually meant baking powder- and my pancakes were horribly ruined and had a horrible taste so I don’t think baking soda is meant to be consumed. But is it in this case, like it won’t harm me?

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    • Kara
      June 12, 2013

      Baking soda is a leavening agent like baking powder, but they can’t be used interchangeably. Baking soda will produce a bitter taste in baked goods unless it is counteracted with an acidic ingredient such as buttermilk. That is probably the reason your pancakes were ruined. I once accidentally used baking soda in biscuits instead of baking powder and they were awful! Baking soda meant for baking, so yes, it is totally safe to eat.
      Hope that helps!

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  26. sueincinci
    April 21, 2013

    I had a wonderful breakfast many years ago at the Halekoa in Waikiki. It was waffles with banana syrup, sliced bananas and macademia nuts. Pure heaven! I have looked ever since then for “banana syrup”….I think this recipe with pureed bananas would fit the bill to duplicate that devine breakfast that I have never been able to forget!

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    • Kara
      April 22, 2013

      Oh my, that sounds yummy! I think I might have to try and duplicate your breakfast! 🙂

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    • Lily Gee
      December 2, 2017

      or could you just substitute banana extract?

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  27. Jennie Young
    April 2, 2013

    I bet this would be amazing over vanilla bean ice cream! This recipe is going on my list for sure!

    Thanks for sharing!

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  28. Toni Gipson
    March 18, 2013

    Can’t wait to try this. But as far as long it will keep on the shelf, my mother always made homemade syrup when I was growing up and it would last a long time. But it was easy to tell when it started going bad because the sugars in it would begin crystalizing again.

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    • Kara
      March 20, 2013

      I’ve stored maple syrup in the cupboard, but because of the buttermilk in this, it needs to be refrigerated just to be safe. I’ve never had it crystallize like regular syrup, maybe because of the butter?

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  29. Colleen
    March 17, 2013

    Oh my gracious, sakes alive! I made this today to go with some homemade buttermilk waffles. I’ve been fixin’ to make it for a while now, but haven’t attempted it. I have to say that it will now be our go-to syrup for anything that requires a drizzle. I’m not a novice in the kitchen, by any means, but this was VERY simple to make. I appreciate an easy, delicious recipe that takes almost no time. In fact, I made it while one of my waffles was on the iron. Thanks so much for taking the time to post this recipe!

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    • Colleen
      March 17, 2013

      Oh, and I stored my syrup in a quart wide-mouth Ball jar. It filled it to the brim, but after we used some for breakfast, I could easy put the lid and band on it.

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    • Kara
      March 20, 2013

      So glad to hear how much you liked it Colleen! And I like the idea of storing it in a quart jar. 🙂

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  30. Jen
    March 3, 2013

    Hey,
    I was just wondering if you had an idea of how much this recipe makes? ie 1 cup? 2 cups?
    I’m trying to figure out the serving size as my family is currently on a point system diet, so we’re trying to figure out the point value per serving size!
    Any help would be great!

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    • Kara
      March 4, 2013

      Jen, I’ve never measured it, but it makes about 2-3 cups.

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  31. Betsy
    January 27, 2013

    This sounds so yummy. In my mind I think it would taste a lot like pralines. They are my favorite, so I writting these ingredients onto my grocery list. Thanks so much for the recipe.

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  32. Brenda Rhodes
    January 26, 2013

    I made this today for the 3rd time since I found the recipe right before Christmas…I don’t know whether to thank you or be mad at you! LOLI have probably added 3 or 4 lbs from this wonderful syrup! I have made it with the vinegar/milk mixture and the powered buttermilk and it has been wonderful each time. We have had it on popovers, waffles and pancakes. I won’t ever buy syrup again. I can’t give you an pointers on storing it because my grown kids always pack up the leftovers when they leave. I will say thank you cause it’s so good, who cares about calories, anyway?!

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    • Kara
      January 26, 2013

      Glad to know it turns out with the buttermilk substitutes. And I agree, some things just taste so darn good that you just can’t think about calories! 🙂

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  33. jdubois
    January 26, 2013

    This is sooo yummy!! Idk why..but mine turned out too thin & not thick enough like syrup??

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    • Kara
      January 26, 2013

      Hmmm, I’ve never had that happen. Did you use real butter and buttermilk? That might make a difference. You could also try boiling it for a few minutes, that would thicken it up. Hope that helps!

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  34. Anonymous
    January 11, 2013

    I read this recipe and was not sure how it would turn out, but I had buttermilk in the fridge that needed to be used, so I thought “what the heck”. My oh My! This was fantastic and I have told so many people about it. Don’t be alarmed by the unconventional ingredient list for “syrup”. You will love this!

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  35. Kelsey Graybill
    January 2, 2013

    Can you tell me how long do you leave it to boil for? I mean, do you take it off the heat as soon as it begins to boil, or do you leave it on for a minute or so? Just wondering. My hubby has made our syrup for years using sugar and water and maple-flavoring. I can’t wait to try this!

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  36. sue weiker
    December 16, 2012

    Kara, I tried this today, made a double batch so I can stick it into christmas baskets. It’s wonderful I made my own buttermilk though, and used my immersion blender at the end, before it cooled completely, and that totally took care of the lumps problem. I also added a tsp cinnamon to the double batch and a couple tbsps of wild turkey american honey bourbon.WOW. Delish. I won’t make this often for home, neither of us can afford the fat and calories, but it’s wonderful for a celebration or something like that. My husband can’t stop talking about it. Thanks for a really nice recipe sweetie. I’ve become a fan. sue

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  37. Maggie M
    December 5, 2012

    Thank you for this post, will be an addition to my family’s breakfast from now on!

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  38. Anonymous
    November 13, 2012

    Made this for years, but we put it on scones ! It is fondly known as moms scone syrup 🙂 We’ll have to broaden our minds and try all the suggestions! Yum!

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  39. EH
    October 27, 2012

    This looks delicious. However, I don’t think you should delude yourself into thinking that cutting 1/4 cup butter despite keeping 2 CUPS of sugar is going to do anything for your waistline or your husband’s cholesterol. At least butter has some nutritional value. Sugar – not so much. With recipes like these it’s best to enjoy it for what it is.

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  40. Anonymous
    October 19, 2012

    You are right-this changed my life! Beyond delicious! Thanks for sharing!

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  41. Michelle
    October 14, 2012

    Can this be canned?

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  42. Michelle
    October 14, 2012

    Could this be canned?

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  43. Krystal
    October 14, 2012

    We’ve been making this syrup for quite some time now, and it’s so amazing. We’ve tried it on pancakes, waffles, puff pastry, ice cream, and frequently use it as a dip for apples.
    My current most favourite way to eat it is to pour some over cut apples and add a generous dollop of whipping cream on top… it is a-MAZ-ing. 🙂

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  44. Angie Fisher
    October 10, 2012

    I pinned this recipe recently and have been waiting for the right day to try this recipe.
    Today was the day and like everytime I decided to try a new recipe, I am so excited and don’t plan everything out and don’t hammer down the details. So I began with boiling the buttermilk and sugar and whisked until I thought the sugars were dissolved them added the stick of butter and continued stirring. After taking the pan off the heat, I went into my spice cupboard to get the soda and vanilla….no soda. Soo I tried using baking powder. For some reason I thought there might be some soda in the powder and that maybe it would work. All I can say is that is bubbled up and it looks just like the picture. I will use soda next time, but I never follow directions so this is normal for me. I love the tangy syrup. D-lish!

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  45. Lauradv
    October 8, 2012

    Wow!!! I love it! It’s super!

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  46. Andrea H.
    October 2, 2012

    This syrup is awesome! We make it a lot and the whole family lives it. We are eating it this morning on multigrain waffles. I do find we like it better on waffles than on pancakes. I’m sure it would be fabulous french toast as well!

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  47. Jeanne
    September 30, 2012

    I just made this and cannot stop taste testing it. It is SO DELICIOUS!!! My daughter tried it and suggested it over cinnamon rolls — I think over chocolate or gingerbread waffles. YUM!

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  48. Stacia Simonsen
    September 30, 2012

    I subbed vinegar+milk for the buttermilk and my kindergartener instantly understood the sugar volcano we had all over the stovetop when I added the soda. So…duh. I personally can’t recommend that substitution! Should have read the comments first!

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  49. Joann
    September 19, 2012

    Thanks for the recipe! Tastes amazing, couldn’t stop tasting it after it was done.
    I have a question about storing it: Would it go bad if left out at room temperature?
    If storing it in the freezer, would you have to reheat it after it thawed out?
    Thanks!

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    • Kara
      September 25, 2012

      I’m the same Joann, I can’t stop tasting it either! I wouldn’t leave it at room temperature because of the buttermilk. I haven’t tried freezing it, but I usually reheat it after it’s been in the fridge. It’s just personal preference though, you don’t have to.

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  50. Melanie R
    September 19, 2012

    I can only imagine this over baked apples, baked anything for that matter…. I found you on Pinterest, added you to my many pins! Thanks for sharing this!

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  51. Chloe
    September 1, 2012

    I am always tempted to eat maple syrup by the spoonful, as long as it is real! I am from Vermont though, so what do you expect? This looks delicious but nothing tops good old pure maple syrup!

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  52. Suzanne
    August 28, 2012

    Just wanted to let people know there is a powdered buttermilk mix that you can store in your fridge and mix up buttermilk as you need it. The brand name is Saco and it’s available on the baking aisle.

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    • Kara
      August 28, 2012

      I’ve used that very brand for baking and I love it! I didn’t have great success using it in this syrup though. Have you? I’ve found that using the dried buttermilk or the vinegar/lemon juice in milk trick makes the syrup have curdled lumps in it. I always stick with real buttermilk for the best results.

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  53. kat
    August 26, 2012

    Thanks so much! I can’t really find pancake or maple syrup in Sweden, so need to make my own. It’s really sweet if you eat it with a spoon, but it’s perfect on the pancakes. I did make my own buttermilk (more things they don’t sell in Sweden), and ended up with some chunks, but you can’t taste them and I don’t mind them.

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    • Kara
      August 27, 2012

      Glad you tried the recipe even though you had to make your own buttermilk. 🙂
      If you find that the lumps bug you (or someone else), you can put the syrup in the blender and it should remove them.

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    • Patty
      January 3, 2013

      Hello there – we live in Mexico City, Mexico where we serve as missionaries. We don’t have buttermilk either, and I’ve learned that if you use half natural flavored yogurt and half milk, it works great in every recipe I’ve ever tried. It worked great in this sauce, too 🙂

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      • Kara
        January 3, 2013

        Thanks for the tip Patty!

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  54. Deb
    August 15, 2012

    Sounds delicious! Can it be canned so I could give it as a gift?????

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  55. jan jones
    July 21, 2012

    I don’t know why I never thought of making my own pancake syrup! This was one of those “DUH!” moments. And your recipe looks amazing. My husband will be so pleased! No more HF corn syrup!! YEA!!!

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    • Kara
      July 25, 2012

      I hope you like it as much as we do. It really is divine!

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  56. Lorry
    July 13, 2012

    So… I love it! But… I stored it in the fridge over night only to find that it separated overnight ! ? Thoughts?

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    • Kara
      July 16, 2012

      That happens, no worries. Just give the jar a good shake and it will be back to normal. 🙂

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  57. Grace
    July 8, 2012

    Hi, found this recipe on pinterest and I was thinking it would make a great gift for all my friends for Christmas but I’d like to know if you can put it in mason jars and can it. I’d like to make it ahead of time. BTW this stuff is addictive!!!!!

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    • Kara
      July 10, 2012

      I’ve never heard of a method for canning anything that contains dairy, so I wouldn’t recommend it unless you checked with a canning safety expert. Local extension office I think? I have stored it for several weeks in the refrigerator, so that might be an option if you have the space. Good luck! I’m sure your friends will love you! 🙂

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  58. whitney
    July 8, 2012

    Hello, I just tried this recipe and for some reason, something didn’t go quite right… After I removed it from the heat I added the Vanilla and Baking Soda and there where small clumps that never seemed to dissolve. It also sist seem as thick as it should have been?

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    • Kara
      July 10, 2012

      Whitney, I’ve only had that happen once before, and I’m not sure why. Maybe the heat was too high? I found that by whisking mine, the clumps came right out. Hope that works for you. If not, you can always throw it in the blender. That works every time.

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  59. Julie
    July 4, 2012

    We did a wee-bit-o-salt on the top of the adults, nom nom nom

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  60. Paula
    July 2, 2012

    I make something almost like this, but use sweetened condensed milk. It is so good I want to just eat it with a spoon!!

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  61. Phyllis
    June 26, 2012

    Just made this syrup and took a spoonfull to taste. It is yummy, buttery but not too sweet, having it with french toast tomorrow morning, thanks.

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    • Kara
      July 2, 2012

      So glad you like it! French toast with buttermilk syrup is one of our very favorites!

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  62. Karen
    June 23, 2012

    I saw this on Pinterest and made it this morning. So easy! I liked it a lot and all the kids did too. I probably won’t buy regular syrup anymore. This made a lot. There are six in my family and we had enough for at least two meals. I put the extra in the fridge for next weekend. Thanks for the recipe!

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    • Kara
      June 25, 2012

      So glad you liked it! I haven’t bought syrup in years because we love this soooo much! 🙂

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  63. Denise
    April 28, 2012

    I have to say that I made this tonight over our German Pancakes (and I completely changed my spaghetti and meatball menu to this because of this recipe), and although it WAS really good, I probably won’t make this again. Guess I’m just a simple girl. Lemon juice and powdered sugar or sauteed apples with lots of good quality bacon is my perfect ‘breakfast’ ….I will give the leftovers to my son, whom I sure will gobble it up–he and his 3 little kids ! It will NOT go to waste !!

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  64. Melanie
    April 18, 2012

    OHHEMGEEEE. That was good. My husband and I had it on pancakes for dinner tonight. We used the whole stick of butter and felt really guilty about it. He called it, “liquid candy”. We put the leftovers in the freezer so we may have it again. Thanks for posting the recipe.

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    • Kara
      April 25, 2012

      Haha, liquid candy. I guess it is. Actually, I think I like it better than most candy. LOL!

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  65. DeAnna
    April 18, 2012

    I am eating this on buttermilk waffles as we speak… it’s DIVINE!! Apparently my hubby thinks so too, seeing as I haven’t heard a peep out of him in the last 20 minutes. 🙂

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    • Kara
      April 25, 2012

      So glad to hear it DeAnna!

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  66. Maggie
    April 17, 2012

    My husband and I (and now our 2 kids) have a big Saturday breakfast of German Pancakes with buttermilk syrup and hashbrowns almost every single weekend for years now, and we have found that if you don’t have buttermilk, you can substitute regular milk and you won’t really notice a difference. I don’t always keep buttermilk on hand, and we end up doing this quite often. Of course, the real buttermilk version is always a little better! Also, if I’ve been especially home-maker-ish (that’s a thing, right?! haha) I sometimes will buy the buttermilk and plan ahead and freeze 1 1/2 cup portions just for this syrup!

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  67. Robyn Boren
    March 3, 2012

    Your syrup looks FAB! Only one thing I can think of to make it better or different would be to add p- nut butter. I make something like it to pour over popcorn. Everyone loves it! Thanks for the great recipe!

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  68. Mrs. Lyons
    February 21, 2012

    AMAZING! A little strong on the buttermilk flavor for my preference, but great none the less! Made it to go over stuffed french toast and didn’t hear a single complaint… not a single word for that matter (too busy face-stuffing)!

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    • Kara
      February 22, 2012

      Stuffed french toast? That sounds amazing!

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  69. meagan
    February 18, 2012

    I have tried making this twice now. It TASTES delicious…like, eat it with a spoon right out of the pot delicious. But both times it has turned out the consistency of water. We still eat it, but it sure makes for soggy pancakes. Any idea what I’m doing wrong? I’m sure I’m missing something obvious. Thanks for the recipe!!!!

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    • Kara
      February 22, 2012

      Lowering the sugar will make it thinner. But if you aren’t doing that, I suggest boiling it for a few minutes to thicken it up. (Before you add the soda!)

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  70. Megan
    February 17, 2012

    Do you let it boil for a certain amount of time?

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  71. Deanna C
    February 12, 2012

    Oh Wow! Our daughter-in-law made Abelskivers and served them with this syrup and they were mighty delicious. I have kept this in the fridge for a couple of months. It thickens up and HAS to be reheated in order to pour it. But this is without a doubt the best syrup in the whole world. I am NOT a fan of Real Maple Syrup, I think my sweet tooth requires a lot of sugar!!! Thanks for sharing this. Will be making it again REAL soon!

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  72. Courtney Willis
    February 9, 2012

    I am SO wanting to try this…but my kiddos are currently on a dairy free diet. Think I could try almond milk???

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  73. Nadia
    February 1, 2012

    This looks so good!!!I found it through pinterest.you have some yummy recipes here. please visit my place.

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  74. jessica
    January 31, 2012

    OMG…just made this for our pancakes and we will never go back to regular syrup. It is way better than I expected. So happy I found this on pinterest. I’ll have to check out some more of your recipes for sure. Thank you!

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  75. Jana
    January 25, 2012

    Kara – thank you!! Made this tonight and my 12 year old son even helped 🙂

    I have to admit……..I did want to eat it by the spoonfuls just smelling it boil………it is certainly heavenly and the fam is going to thank us tomorrow morning! Thank you again and great pic of it also!! Yum.

    Jana

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  76. mary
    January 10, 2012

    i have to say i clicked this from pinterest because it reminds me of the syrup my mom used to make…of course, its not the same, but SUPER tasty! i will have to try your recipe because this looks divine, but my mom always ONLY bought real maple syrup. im not a fan of the taste…so she would always add a chunk of butter to it and melt it in the microwave for a few seconds. it was SOOO good! and nice and warm!

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    • Kara
      January 11, 2012

      I’ve only tried real maple syrup a few times, but I think adding butter to it would make it super tasty!

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  77. Michael Kalanty
    January 8, 2012

    Kara–Can I steal this recipe from you? I teach baking and pastry in San Francisco. For our plated dessert class we use sauces to design plates and add great flavor, of course. This sauce is easy and it tastes great. BTW, its shelf life is at least one week in the refrig and about 3 in the freezer. It’s similar to a Creole Hard Sauce so lasts as long. UNless your kids just eat it up, which our second batch is already just tongues marks in the bowl! Thanks. ChefMike

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    • Kara
      January 11, 2012

      I am always happy to have people share my recipes! Of course it makes me extra happy if you let them know where you got it. 🙂
      Have fun teaching your class. I’ve taught cooking classes before and it is a blast!

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  78. Stacey Christensen
    December 26, 2011

    I have also been making this for years. We love it and I never buy syrup from the store. This recipe is so easy and quick, why not? I have given it as gifts and we have auctioned it off. Always a huge hit! We eat waffles with this syrup and a small dallop of sour cream, yes, sour cream. SUPER YUMMY! My hubby is not one to try new things, but once I got him to try this with the sour cream he was hooked and that is the way that we eat our waffles.
    My recipe calls for a little bit of corn syrup and white sugar not brown, I think I might have to change things up a bit. link to my recipe is below. Thanks for sharing!

    holeykneesanddragonflies.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-christmas-gift-to-you.html

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  79. Patty R
    December 15, 2011

    I can’t buy maple syrup (personal fave) right now and when I saw this recipe I knew I’d have to make it.
    It’s currently cooling on my countertop but I’ve snuck some warm tastings of it and it’s really yummy! Can’t wait to make blueberry pancakes for my nephew this weekend.
    Thanks for the post. 🙂

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  80. Life Is Fragile
    December 12, 2011

    I tried this today and it was delicious! I half the recipe and everything came out great! I still have a little left that I plan on pouring over some vanilla ice cream

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  81. Kari
    December 11, 2011

    This looks incredible, can’t wait to try!

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  82. marty
    November 13, 2011

    Found this on Pinterest. Made it this morning. Want to eat 3,000 pancakes just to sop it all up. It was FANTASTIC!

    Thanks for the recipe!!!

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    • Kara
      November 14, 2011

      I know what you mean. It is seriously dangerous stuff! LOL!

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  83. rachel joy
    November 10, 2011

    Delicious! I found it to be a bit runny. Will cooking it longer make it thicken? I ended up adding some cornstarch but it was still quite runny.

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    • Kara
      November 14, 2011

      Hmm. I’ve never had it turn out runny; the sugar usually thickens it up enough for me. But yes, if you boil it, it will thicken without adding any cornstarch. Just boil and whisk it till it is the consistency you want. (Remember that it thickens even more as it cools.) Hope that helps.

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  84. Kathie
    November 8, 2011

    Sounds so yummy but with a diabetic in the house I’m concerned about the amount of sugar it contains. Do you know of anyone that has made it with part sugar and part artificial sweetener? I was wondering if it would affect the recipe.

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    • Kara
      November 14, 2011

      I’ve never heard of anyone trying it, but I would think that it would work. The only issue would be that it might not thicken as well. If you try it and it’s runny, I’d dissolve a few teaspoons of cornstarch in a little water and stir it in. Then bring the mixture back to a boil and boil it for at least a minute to thicken it up. Let me know if it works!

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    • Anonymous
      February 20, 2012

      Try orithritol or raw agave. Works great!

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      • Kara
        February 22, 2012

        Thanks for the tip!

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  85. Penny Pepper
    November 8, 2011

    After seeing several enticing recipes for buttermilk syrup, I finally made yours yesterday, and it was everything you promised! I was skeptical that it could rival maple syrup, but it definitely does. We had it over bread pudding that I made with leftover cinnamon rolls and it was delightful. I just wanted to thank you for posting this great and accurate recipe!

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    • Kara
      November 14, 2011

      So glad you liked it! Bread pudding with cinnamon rolls? Oh my gosh that sounds delicious!!

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  86. Amber
    November 6, 2011

    I made this today, and it was delish, but I wonder if you can tell me if I heated the buttermilk too fast or something, because seemed to curdle or separate before it got anywhere close to boiling.

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    • Kara
      November 14, 2011

      It could be that it heated too quickly. I usually cook it over medium heat. I’ve only had it curdle once before, but if I remember right it was because I was trying to use less sugar. But once I whisked it, it smoothed out. Did yours end up smooth?

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    • Mmhampt
      November 19, 2013

      One thing to keep from the buttermilk curdling if you add a small portion of the syrup to the buttermilk it will slowly heat it up to be closer to the temperature in the pot. Then add all of that to the pot doing that you shouldn’t have problems with curdling anymore.

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  87. Damaris @KitchenCorners
    October 30, 2011

    I just made this for brunch. Thanks for such a great recipe. This is a total keeper.

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  88. Sarah
    October 29, 2011

    It is really good as butter beer. To make it, add a half gallon of ice cream and melt it. Then add fall spices (cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves). It will be nice and frothy. Then add 1-2 2 L bottles of cream soda. It was a huge hit at our Halloween party tonight.

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  89. Sarah
    October 28, 2011

    I feel like this is probably along the lines of what JK Rowling had in mind when she talked about butter beer. Has anyone tried adding it to something like club soda to make a carbonated beverage?

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    • Kara
      October 28, 2011

      I haven’t tried it, but oh man does that sound good!

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  90. mrsblocko
    October 26, 2011

    I made this syrup and wrote about it here. This stuff is liquid crack! I had a hard time restraining myself from not eating it by the spoonful. I just wanted to say that the leftovers freeze very well. The butter does separate, but if you pop it in the microwave and give it a stir everything goes back together the way it should be. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!

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    • Kara
      October 26, 2011

      Glad to hear that it freezes well, I hadn’t tried that yet. So glad you like it as much as we do! 🙂

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  91. stephanni
    October 24, 2011

    just a quick question, first of all i loved it & so did my girls, i blogged about it too. thanks for sharing! when i made mine it seemed like the soda didn’t disolve & looked like i had little pieces of pancake in the syrup. of course it didn’t mess with the taste but just wondering if i really need to use the soda or if i did something wrong for it not to all meld together? again, thanks soooooo much for posting this, i found it on pinterest. 🙂

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    • April
      November 22, 2012

      The soda causes the reaction to make it fluff up like it does and than thicken some, but it also seriously alters the flavour. Although both flavours were delish!

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  92. Kris
    October 22, 2011

    I made this with high hopes. It was WAY too sweet for me. I don’t get how anyone can eat more than a couple bites.

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    • Kara
      October 22, 2011

      Sorry you didn’t like it. I actually like it because it’s not quite as sweet as maple syrup. But you’re right, it is still sweet. A little bit goes a long way. 🙂

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    • BRP
      December 27, 2017

      A touch of salt in any sweet recipe helps balance the flavor. Not much. No more than 1/4 tsp, if that much. A bit of orange rind might also help the “extra sweet,” as would a soft nut, like chopped walnuts or pecans.

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  93. josheli
    October 19, 2011

    This is the same “glaze” that I use on my Sticky Carrot Cake. It is YUMMY!

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  94. Eileen Goodall
    October 13, 2011

    This is a divine syrup, I have added a link on my page of Breakfast Pancakes and can confirm that it is highly addictive – thank you for your fab recipe.

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  95. Pamela
    May 6, 2011

    This was REALLY GOOD!! I was caught Sunday morning without any maple syrup and company one the way over for waffles. Made this and they went ga-ga over it. (This was my second batch.) You’re right – you can just eat this stuff directly off the spoon! 🙂

    It does separate in the fridge, however. One does have to mix it thoroughly during reheating if you have leftovers.

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    • Pamela
      May 6, 2011

      Oh, and I have tried it both ways – all brown sugar and 1/2 white & 1/2 brown. Preferred the original recipe with both sugars.

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  96. Lisa
    April 18, 2011

    When does the butter get added?

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    • Anonymous
      April 10, 2014

      Re-look at the recipe. It says right at the front where you cook it.

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  97. Jason
    April 16, 2011

    Cool idea. I’ll have to try it.

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  98. Karly
    March 15, 2011

    I’m seriously considering changing our dinner for tonight from spaghetti and meatballs to pancakes and caramel syrup. Man, that looks yummy!

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  99. Jenn@eatcakefordinner
    March 13, 2011

    Hey, my aunt has a recipe almost exactly like this, but hers only adds regular sugar, not brown sugar. I love brown sugar and I can’t wait to try it with that!

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  100. Bastian
    March 12, 2011

    Just hopped here from FoodGawker.

    Just wanted to say that, as a Vermonter, I can assure you that *real* maple syrup is anything but boring. 😉

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    • Cindy Gilbert
      October 31, 2011

      Totally agree. Real Maple Syrup is supreme.

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    • Fairone
      November 30, 2011

      Oh Goodness! She is entitled to her opinion…I personally can’t stand that taste of real maple syrup. To each her own!

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    • chris
      June 19, 2012

      i agree, most people call “pancake syrup” maple syrup and it is not the same. it’s pretty gross. i never eat pancakes or waffles when that stuff is offered. real maple syrup is a different thing though. i prefer grade b over grade a, i think it is so much better.

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    • writerdeman
      July 8, 2012

      You’ve got that right. Nothing beats real maple syrup. This might be an alternative, and might be very very good. But the nutrients and minerals derived from nature’s own are far and away higher and better for you.

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    • Anonymous
      January 23, 2013

      Oh yes I agree! Growing up in the Berkshires real Vermont maple syrup can not be beat! Although living in phoenix az now I do miss it!!

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    • Amanda
      December 26, 2013

      If it is not 100% REAL maple syrup (from Vermont is best) it is nasty. What most people think is maple syrup is flavored corn syrup. GAG! The real stuff costs a lot but it is worth it. It tastes great, a little goes a long way and it actually has some nutrients.

      However sometimes even living in Vermont I run out or it is not in the budget. I am going to try this syrup and see how it is.

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      • Kara
        December 27, 2013

        So true Amanda! I can’t stand that flavored corn syrup stuff. Yucky!

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  101. Brenda
    March 11, 2011

    Hi! Came across your blog via foodgawker, this syrup looks delicious and I love caramel. Just wondering if it’s appropriate to make a larger batch to keep on hand and if it refrigerates well, since I don’t usually have buttermilk on hand.

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    • GigiK
      April 18, 2012

      I always skipped over dishes that called for buttermilk because I don’t use it enough to justify buying the full container to use a small portion and waste the rest. But I’ve made several dishes lately that called for buttermilk since I ran across this simple recipe: Add one tablespoon of white vinegar to one cup milk. Stir. In just a few seconds it makes the perfect buttermilk substitute.

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      • Kara
        April 25, 2012

        I’ve tried that substitution with several baked recipes and it works great! I tried it once for this syrup though, and it didn’t work for me. Looked like a disgusting curdled mess. I used the blender to smooth it out, but it didn’t taste quite the same. This is one recipe that I will only use real buttermilk for.

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    • Sheri
      November 2, 2012

      The best way I store buttermilk is put the left over buttermilk in ice cubes and freeze them (you will have to do some math, so you will know how much buttermilk is in a cube for the following receipe) then put the cubed frozen buttermilk in a ziplock bag. Then just take out what you need for the following receipe.

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    • Nancy
      May 13, 2014

      There is powdered buttermilk too. It keeps a long time in the freezer.

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  102. Emily {WhipperBerry}
    February 22, 2011

    Oh this does look good! I can’t wait to try it.

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  103. Cynthia
    February 21, 2011

    If it’s half as good as your mint brownies, I’m in!

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  104. Marie
    February 21, 2011

    Oh! My! Word! YUM!!!! ha ha, this looks and sound amazing, cannot wait to make this!!! 🙂

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  105. HaleyLeann
    February 21, 2011

    This looks super yummy! How long will it store in the fridge?

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  106. Ashlee
    February 21, 2011

    Mmmmm this looks AMAZING!

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