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Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup

Rich, buttery brown sugar cinnamon syrup made with simple pantry ingredients in just 10 minutes. Perfect for pancakes, waffles, and French toast, this homemade syrup is warm, smooth, and full of cozy flavor.

Ingredients

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1 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 cup water

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Combine brown sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Stir in butter, cinnamon, and salt.

  3. Simmer 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

  4. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

  5. Serve warm.

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Notes

The syrup will thicken as it cools. If it becomes too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of water and warm gently.

• For a deeper caramel flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.

• If you love extra spice, increase the cinnamon to 1½ teaspoons.

• Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Reheat in the microwave for 20–30 seconds before serving.

• Stir well before serving, as natural separation may occur.

• This syrup is perfect for pancakes, waffles, French toast, oatmeal, or even drizzled over baked apples.