Homemade Cinnamon Syrup is super easy to make and so delicious! Once you try it, you won’t go back to store-bought breakfast syrup.
For some reason, homemade syrups elevate your brunch or breakfast dishes! It feels like you went above and beyond to make the meal special. Give this cinnamon maple syrup recipe a try, and your family will fall in love with it like we did!
Tonia’s Notes
I have loved this cinnamon syrup from the first taste of the first test recipe! My eyes opened wide with surprise at how good it was. Now, whenever we make pancakes, waffles, or French toast, this is what my family wants.
We always have the ingredients on hand, and we store whatever is leftover in the fridge or freezer to use another day.
How To Make
Whisk Dry Ingredients
Combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the water, corn syrup, and butter.
Boil
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat and then boil for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
Flavorings
Remove the cinnamon syrup from the heat and stir in vanilla extract and maple flavoring.
Storage Tips
- Refrigerator: Allow the syrup to cool before transferring it to a storage bottle or container. Store in the fridge for 1-2 weeks.
- Freezer: Store the cooled syrup in a freezer-safe container for several months.
- Reheat: You can reheat cinnamon syrup in the microwave or on the stove.
Ways To Use
- Dip waffle sticks, and waffle pops in it.
- Pour on top of pumpkin pecan waffles.
- Drizzle on French toast casserole.
- Serve with pumpkin pancakes.
Cinnamon Syrup
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Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon maple flavoring optional
Instructions
- Put the granulated sugar, brown sugar, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan and stir to combine.
- Whisk in the water. Add the butter and corn syrup and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and then boil for 4-5 minutes, stirring often.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and maple flavoring, if desired.
