Delicious 5 Minute Homemade Spiced Syrup

This spiced syrup recipe has been a part of my family since before I was born and trust me, it never gets old. Now that we’re past the Christmas season and into the new year, I find myself missing those seasonal flavors, so at our house we’ve turned to our classic syrup. It’s become such a staple in our house that our kids have no idea that most people have bottled store bought syrup in their homes. Our 6, 4, and 1 year olds have only ever seen this phenomenon at restaurants.

Also, it’s so easy to make. It was one of the first recipes I ever asked my mother for when I went off to college.

All you need is 5 minutes, a small saucepan and 6 common pantry staples and spices.

I usually make my waffle or pancake batter first and then while I’m turning out waffles or pancakes I cook up our syrup.

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First, add 3/4 C of water, 1 T of butter, 1/2 C sugar, and 1 C brown sugar to a saucepan and place it on a small burner over medium heat. Stir it occasionally until the butter is melted.

Then bring it to a low simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once my 5 minute timer goes off, I remove it from the heat and add in 1 T ground cinnamon and 1 tsp ground nutmeg. Then I give it a good stir and pour it into a pitcher or gravy boat for serving. I’ve also served it out of a glass measuring cup many times and that works great too. After all, I did not have an abundance of serving pieces in my first college apartment.

As the syrup cools it will thicken and in about 5 minutes it will be the perfect serving temperature. You’re welcome to try it sooner, just know that you will likely burn the roof of your mouth. Speaking from experience, as I do this almost every time we make it.

I am a huge fan of hosting brunches and this syrup is always the most enjoyed and asked for recipe.

It really is the perfect addition to your weekend brunch at home. Let me know how your family likes it when you try it below.

Spiced Syrup

Easy and delicious syrup loaded with cinnamon and spices for all of your breakfast needs

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Prep Time 1 minute min

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 6 people

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 3/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp nutmeg

Equipment

• 1 small saucepan

Method

 

1. Add 3/4 C of water, 1 T of butter, 1/2 C sugar, and 1 C brown sugar to small saucepan
2. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted
3. Bring to a low simmer
4. Simmer for 5 minutes
5. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 T cinnamon and 1 tsp nutmeg
6. Serve over waffles, pancakes, or any other food you might use a breakfast syrup for.

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