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Cheater Pancake Syrup

A quick and easy solution for pancakes when you find yourself without syrup. Simple ingredients from your pantry make this homemade syrup a breakfast savior.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 9 minutes
Servings: 8 tablespoons
Course: Breakfast, Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 160
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 0.5 cup water tap works, no drama
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla or maple extract if you actually have maple, cool, but vanilla’s great!
  • 1 pinch salt optional
  • 1 swirl butter optional, feel free to add if you're feeling bold

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toss the sugar and water into a small pan.
  2. Put it on medium heat, stirring to combine.
  3. Watch for bubbles, ensuring it turns glossy and syrupy.
  4. Once clear and smooth, cut the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and butter.

Notes

Store in a mason jar or a clean mug. Refrigerate for longer storage, rewarm as needed. If it looks a little cloudy the next day, a quick zap in the microwave will fix it straight up. Cleaning the pan is fast too with hot water.