So...whiskey.
When I was a kid, I can't remember ever having store-bought syrup at home. My mom would always make it from scratch, and we'd keep it in a tupperware salad dressing container dealio in the fridge. Because it was always fresh and devoid of nasty preservatives/high fructose corn syrup/chemicals that make your hair fall out (no offense, Aunt Jemima, or whoever makes pancake syrup) it was thinner than the store-bought stuff and generally a bit sweeter. I wouldn't even eat the store-bought maple syrup most of the time growing up, because I found it so goopy. I remember refusing pancakes at post-sleepover breakfasts when I was little, wondering why they didn't have "real syrup." But while I may have gotten a bit less bratty about rejecting the stuff that comes in a plastic bottle, I still prefer homemade syrup hands-down.
Also, I added whiskey.
You're welcome.
📖 Recipe
Whiskey Maple Syrup
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: about 1 and ½ cups 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Description
This easy homemade maple flavored syrup is perfect for pancakes!
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 and ⅓ cups sugar
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp. whiskey (I used Bushmills Irish Whiskey)
- 1 tsp. maple extract (or imitation maple flavoring)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, whisk all ingredients together and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Whisk occasionally and simmer for 20-25 minutes until syrup has thickened.
- Pour over pancakes or waffles and serve immediately. You can store extra syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for several months – just reheat it whenever you need it!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 Tablespoons
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 49.5 g
- Sodium: 6.2 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49.7 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Patricia Wojnar Crowley
My favorite breakfast dish is a steak omelette with american cheese, green pepper, and onion!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Whiskey in syrup? Love it! My favorite breakfast is french toast 🙂
Margaret
As a Tennessean living in NYC, I really miss a nice buttermilk biscuit! But I approve of your use of whiskey to liven up breakfast.
Justine@cookingandbeer
This sounds amazing. Definitely a must try!
zosia
Heyo! My favourite breakfast dish is...pudding. Chocolate pudding. That's weird. Oh well! 🙂
Shannon C
Oatmeal with peanut butter. The classic.
Brandi
Down in Alabama of course a favorite is moms cathead biscuits homemade blackberry jam and bacon. Not healthy but a great treat. Beats Cracker Barrel anyday.
pietra
Pinto beans, eggs, salsa, tortillas!!!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
The syrup...I can think of nothing better to start the day with 🙂 Saw this on FG. So pretty!
Fave breakfast dish is...a big fat cinnamon roll!
mustlikewombats
Breakfast burritos are my fav: a toasted tortilla with a sunny side up egg, extra-old cheese, fried mushrooms and spinach, salsa, and of course bacon.
Alexandra
I miss maple syrup 🙁
suzanne collier
Oh, and I liked you on fb!
suzanne collier
In the summer scrambled eggs with sausage, onions, peppers and potatoes. In the winter pancakes or waffles. Will definitely have to make whiskey maple syrup.or as my husband says "maple surple".
Ellie @ Ginger Bear Kitchen
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Ellie @ Ginger Bear Kitchen
I love breakfast sandwiches. Eggs, cheese and bacon...simple and delicious. If I'm feeling like something sweet, it's definitely french toast! This whiskey syrup sounds awesome. PS I can't eat Aunt Jemima's either.
Madeleine
my favorite breakfast dish is an omelette with gruyere and spinach - but if i want something sweet, i always go for pancakes! thanks for sharing this recipe, i will try it asap.