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Cinnamon Syrup is the best way to take your pancakes to the next level! It’s creamy and buttery and adds delicious cinnamon roll flavor to pancakes, waffles, or anything else you want to sweeten up!
Breakfast just got way better with this homemade syrup! Drizzle it over Buttermilk Waffles, Belgian Waffles, Applesauce Pancakes or Sausage Pancake Muffins.
Homemade Cinnamon Syrup Recipe
Move over, maple syrup, because cinnamon syrup is my new favorite syrup! Not only is it creamy, rich, and buttery, but with only six simple ingredients, you can mix it up in a matter of minutes! It’s perfect for lazy weekends and holiday breakfast spreads, making it an ideal addition to any meal.
The cinnamon syrup makes any breakfast instantly more special! I think we can all agree that homemade usually tastes best, but sometimes the convenience is not worth the trade-off. Well, with an easy, mouthwatering recipe like this one, making it from scratch is totally worth it!
Cinnamon Syrup Ingredients
To make this cinnamon syrup recipe, you’ll need just six ingredients and a little over 5 minutes! We suggest making a double batch because this recipe is definitely a crowd-pleaser. You’ll want to drizzle it over everything! The recipe card at the end of the post includes measurements for each of the ingredients listed below.
- Sugar: Use granulated sugar so your syrup has that perfect sweet flavor.
- Light Corn Syrup: For sticky, sweet syrup that you’re sure to love!
- Water: Just three tablespoons of water for the best consistency.
- Ground Cinnamon: A warm and cozy spice that makes this pancake syrup extra special!
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor with warmth and a subtle sweetness.
- Evaporated Milk: Adds creaminess and the perfect thick texture.
How to Make Cinnamon Pancake Syrup
This is one of the easiest recipes, which is a major plus because once you taste it, you’ll want to enjoy it on repeat. In just 5 minutes, you’ll have sweet, cinnamon deliciousness ready to drizzle over all of your favorite breakfast treats! Here’s how:
- Whisk Ingredients: Combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
- Heat Mixture: Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat and then stir for 2 minutes.
- Cool: Remove from heat and then allow the syrup to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in the Remaining Ingredients: Whisk in the evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
- Serve: Transfer the syrup to a pitcher or jar that is easy to pour and store. Then, enjoy immediately over pancakes, waffles, or French toast!
Tips & Variations
While making this cinnamon syrup recipe is straightforward and simple, here are a few tips and ways that you can change it up, so it’s perfect!
- Let it Cool: Be sure to give the mixture about 5 minutes to cool before adding in the vanilla and evaporated milk. Otherwise, they could burn and give off an unpleasant flavor.
- Thick or Thin: If you’d like to make the syrup a bit thicker, simmer longer, allowing more of the water to cook off. On the other hand, if you’d like to thin it out, you can add a small amount of water, 1 tbsp at a time, until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Pumpkin Spice Syrup: To give this syrup a fall flavor, try swapping the cinnamon for pumpkin pie spice. It would be especially delicious served with these pumpkin spice pancakes.
- Other Ways to Serve: You really can’t go wrong serving this on all kinds of sweet foods. Try it over ice cream, cake, cinnamon rolls, crepes, or even oatmeal!
Serving Suggestions
Pair any sweet breakfast with this homemade syrup! Here are some of my favorite options:
Storage Tips
This cinnamon pancake syrup is great leftover! Properly stored, it will keep well for a week or two (if it lasts that long)!
- In the Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container or jar. Your syrup will last for 1-2 weeks. The ingredients may settle, so pop it in the microwave for 15-30 seconds and give it a quick stir before use.
More Delicious Syrup Recipes
Adding different flavors of syrup to pancakes, waffles and French toast can totally change the flavor and elevate them in a big way! I especially love homemade syrups to really take the flavor to the next level!
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Cinnamon Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Combine the sugar, corn syrup, water, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat stir for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool for about 5 minutes.
- Whisk in the evaporated milk and vanilla extract.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
My question is can you freeze this……Will try this with yogurt and chopped apples. Yumo