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Easy Blond Syrup Recipe

August 4, 2022 by Tayler 5 Comments

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Blond Syrup is a family tradition on my maternal side. An easy homemade syrup recipe, that we’ve always referred to as Dutch Honey, but is more commonly called Vanilla Butter Syrup, blonde butter syrup, vanilla butter syrup, buttermilk syrup, cream syrup and sometimes just vanilla syrup.

jar of blond syrup with text overlay for facebook

It’s funny because it doesn’t contain honey or buttermilk…

Table of Contents

  • Your New Favorite Syrup
  • Blond Syrup Ingredients
  • How to Make Blond Syrup
  • Storage and Freezing
  • More Homemade Condiments
  • Blond Syrup
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Nutrition

Your New Favorite Syrup

The only thing I can tell you with 100% certainty is that you and your family will soon start to crave it. It is that good. It is an an easy sweet syrup for fluffy pancakes, waffles, stuffed French toast, German pancakes, biscuits or even vanilla ice cream! I also use it as a simple syrup between cake layers or for poke cakes.

While I generally reserve it for special occasions, it is a great option when real maple syrup isn’t available (or you just ran out!) for your favorite pancakes.

jar of blond syrup

Blond Syrup Ingredients

Basic ingredients combine to make the ultimate of sweet sauces.

  • White sugar– We use white in our version, but another fun variation is to use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar and get molasses undertones.
  • Heavy cream- On the actual handwritten recipe card, it states to use table cream. Heavy cream or heavy whipping cream (there is a slight difference in fat content) can be used.
  • Salted butter – Salt in this case helps brighten the other flavors. If using unsalted butter, add just a dash of coarse Kosher salt.
  • Vanilla extract– Provides flavor. The higher quality the extract, the more robust flavor. If you want a really intense, next level vanilla flavor, try using a small amount of vanilla bean paste.
  • Baking Soda– This is something I’ve started to add to my blond syrup over the years, but isn’t in the original recipe. The reaction between the acid and the baking soda creates tiny air pockets resulting in a soft velvety syrup that won’t get too dense when cooled. A small quality won’t impact the flavor.

Some recipes use light corn syrup, but ours just melts white sugar.

blond syrup poured onto stuffed french toast

How to Make Blond Syrup

  1. Use a heavy bottom saucepan for best consistent and controlled heat. Combine the sugar, cream, butter and vanilla extract.
  2. Heat to medium heat, stirring with a wooden spoon. Using a wooden spoon prevents sticking. Keep an eye on it- dairy and sugar based sauces have the tendency to boil over fast if not kept at a low, steady heat. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Reduce a simmer and continue to stir until it thickens, 5-10 minutes. The mixture will thicken further when cool, so just make sure it coats the back of your wooden spoon.
  4. Right before removing from the heat, stir in the baking soda, making sure it incorporates well.
  5. Pour hot blond syrup over your favorite sweet breakfast foods or dessert recipes. You can also mix it with 1-2 tablespoons of a fruit sauce or simple syrup like blackberry simple syrup or make it into a bourbon sauce.
spoon dipping into jar of blond syrup

Storage and Freezing

Blond syrup can be served warm right off the stove or made ahead. Store any syrup you intend to eat that week in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

It can also be frozen in an airtight container, jarred or canned. Although I am not an expert canning, so I will not pretend to give you those instructions. Fine Cooking has this lovely tutorial.

collage of dutch honey syrup for pinterest

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Blond Syrup

EASY Vanilla Blond Syrup (Dutch Honey) is an easy homemade syrup for pancakes, waffles, French toast, biscuits or even vanilla ice cream!
5 from 4 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Keyword: blond syrup, dutch honey syrup
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 200kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • In a heavy bottom saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, butter and vanilla extract.
  • Heat to a low boil, stirring with a wooden spoon.
  • Reduce a simmer and continue to stir until it thickens (about 5-10 minutes). Right before removing from the heat, stir in the baking soda until dissolved.
  • Serve immediately or allow to cool and refrigerate.
  • Did you try it? Let us know how it went in the comments section or star ratings!

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 22mg | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.03mg

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Comments

  1. Kelley

    August 12, 2022 at 6:25 pm

    5 stars
    This would be amazing on so much! Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  2. Emily

    August 12, 2022 at 7:02 pm

    5 stars
    I had never heard of this before but now I can’t believe I lived without it for so long! So yummy, I want to put it on everything!!

    Reply
  3. Alison Saalbach Corey

    August 12, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    Oh, it’s perfect for some picnics coz’ my kids love sweets!

    Reply
  4. Anjali

    August 12, 2022 at 8:28 pm

    5 stars
    This was such a fun topping for our pancake breakfast this morning!! My kids gobbled it up!

    Reply
  5. Nic

    August 12, 2022 at 8:35 pm

    5 stars
    I had never had Blond Syrup until recently. This recipe is so delicious!! YUM

    Reply

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