Description
This rich and creamy Coconut Syrup recipe is a perfect sweet topping to elevate your pancakes or waffles with a tropical twist. Combining butter, buttermilk, sugar, and coconut extract, it offers a luscious flavor profile with a smooth texture that's easy to prepare on the stovetop in under 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Syrup Ingredients
- 1 stick butter (approximately 113g)
- ¾ cup buttermilk (180ml)
- 1 cup sugar (200g)
- ⅛ tablespoon coarse sea salt (about 0.375 teaspoon)
- ½ tablespoon baking soda (approximately 7.5ml)
- ½ tablespoon coconut extract (approximately 7.5ml)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (15ml)
Serving Suggestions
- 15 pancakes
- Strawberries, rinsed and chopped (to taste)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, over low to medium heat, melt the butter along with the buttermilk and sugar. Stir constantly to prevent burning and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
- Boil the Mixture: Let the mixture boil gently for about 3 minutes, continuing to stir constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves and the syrup thickens slightly.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat. Carefully add the coarse sea salt, baking soda, coconut extract, and vanilla extract. Be cautious as the baking soda will cause foaming.
- Cool and Thicken: Pour the mixture into another container to cool. Let it sit until it thickens to your desired syrup consistency, usually about 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Drizzle the coconut syrup over warm pancakes and garnish with rinsed, chopped strawberries for a refreshing contrast.
Notes
- Stir continuously while boiling to avoid the syrup burning at the bottom of the pan.
- Adding baking soda causes foaming—add it slowly to prevent overflow.
- Store leftover syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Warm the syrup gently before serving if it becomes too thick after refrigeration.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and use a plant-based buttermilk alternative.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American