Sweet Molasses Pancake Syrup

Categories:

Syrups & Sauces
Breakfast
Back To School
Fall
Egg-free
Soy-free
Gluten-free
Nut-free
Vegetarian
Organic Granulated Sugar

You’ve taken the time to make perfectly fluffy pancakes or waffles. Why not go the extra step and make your own syrup, too? It’s a simple, sweet, and delicious way to add some extra love to your breakfast or brunch.

Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
5 minutes
Four jars of molasses pancake syrup, one open with a spoon beside
Ingredients Equipment
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Servings
approximately 2½ cups (625 ml)
  • 2 cups (400 g) Redpath® Organic Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 3 tbsp (45 ml) molasses
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) organic apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tbsp (43 g) butter, cubed
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
  • ½ to 1 tsp (2 to 5 ml) pure maple extract (optional)
  • ½ tsp (3 g) salt
Instructions
Step 1

In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the Redpath® Organic Granulated Sugar, water, molasses, and apple cider vinegar. Place onto medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar, and bring to a boil. Once mixture is boiling, lower heat to medium-low and simmer, without stirring; 5 minutes.

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Step 2

Remove from heat and whisk in the cubed butter until thoroughly blended. Add in the pure vanilla extract, pure maple extract (if using), and salt. Whisk to combine.

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Step 3

Serve immediately, or pour into a clean glass jar and cool completely. Cover jar with a lid and store in the fridge for up to 1 month.

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Chef's Tip

*Use organic produce and products wherever possible. Organic produce and products can be found in the organic aisle of any major grocery store or in health food stores. 

*White vinegar or lemon juice can be used in place of the organic apple cider vinegar.

*For another flavour dimension add the zest of an orange or lemon to the syrup when stirring in the extracts.

*Syrup will thicken considerably when placed into the fridge. Gently rewarm syrup by dipping jar into a bowl of hot water until syrup becomes pourable. Alternatively, remove the lid and reheat syrup in the microwave at 10-second intervals.