Homemade Pancake Syrup | Maple Syrup Alternative

A homemade pancake syrup that is just as delicious as the store-bought pancake syrup!

I don’t know about you, but real maple syrup has gotten so expensive. Finding a frugal alternative that is still made with simple ingredients is a challenge I decided to take on. Now I am making my own syrup weekly!

No pancake breakfast is complete without syrup and this homemade syrup recipe is easy on the budget, yet so delicious!

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This homemade pancake syrup recipe is the perfect topping for homemade pancakes and French toast. We love it on my sourdough pancake recipe

My husband gave this syrup a 5 star review! I love that I can make homemade recipes like this with basic ingredients and save on our grocery bill!

Many varieties of store-bought syrup have high fructose corn syrup so making this simple syrup with high quality ingredients is a much better option. This is a good substitute for the real stuff at your local grocery store.

This is the best pancake syrup I’ve had and it is so inexpensive to make!

Why I love this recipe

As a very frugal person by nature, I am always looking for ways to save money and this recipe is so inexpensive to make and tastes just as good as store bought.

This recipe can be used for other flavored simple syrups. Add vanilla extract for a vanilla syrup!

A delicious syrup made with pantry ingredients you may already have on hand.

What you will need for this easy homemade pancake syrup

Sugar

Since this recipe only has 3 ingredients, it’s very important to use high quality ingredients. I prefer to use a raw cane sugar

You can use white sugar if that is what you have on hand, as well.

Water

For best results, use filtered water.

Maple Extract

This is the ingredient that makes this syrup over the top. Using a high quality maple flavoring

You can use other extracts as well for different flavors of this syrup.

Next time, I plan on using new flavors of this easy recipe!

For exact ingredient amounts, see recipe card below

Step by Step Instructions for making Homemade Pancake Syrup

In a small saucepan, add 1 cup water and 1 cup of sugar.

Heat over medium heat until it comes to a rolling boil.

Turn the heat down to low and continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until it is reduced to 1 cup of syrup. Cooking time may vary. Check after 10 minutes and keep an eye on it until it’s the right consistency.

Add the maple extract and stir.

Allow to cool completely and add to an airtight container.

I believe if you will give this a try, you will not be spending so much on pure maple syrup anymore! It really is that good!

Storage tip

Store leftover syrup in the fridge for 3-4 months.

Serving Suggestions

Serve over pancakes, French toast, or in your coffee.

Pour warm syrup over vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat!