"Secret" Buttermilk Caramel Syrup

I had never heard of buttermilk syrup before our friend Adam came to stay with us for 10 days. While he was here he mentioned a secret buttermilk syrup recipe that someone had given him. Of course I heard the words "secret" and "recipe" in the same sentence and I just about went berserk with curiosity first at what the heck buttermilk syrup was and then how I could get my hands on that recipe.

Try as I might I never did get Adam to reveal his secret, but what I did do is get him to tell me which recipes out there were similar to his. This is one that was supposed to be pretty close and boy it was a fun, different topping for our waffles this morning! It reminded me a little of a caramel topping--about the same consistency, but with a little bit of a milder flavor. It was especially good with some fresh berries. Yum.

Now if anyone knows a nonviolent way to get people to divulge their secret recipes, just let me know. I don't want to be knocking anyone out or anything...

Click here for printable recipe.

The ingredients:

1/2 cup butter (no substitutions)

1 cup sugar

1/2 cup buttermilk

1 Tbs. light Karo syrup

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. cinnamon (optional)

Combine butter, sugar, buttermilk, and Karo syrup in a large saucepan and stir over medium heat until bubbling evenly. Let cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the baking soda and vanilla (and cinnamon if you want). Stir until blended. The baking soda will fizz. Serve warm with waffles or pancakes. Saves in fridge for up to two weeks. This is also great with fresh fruit.

Enjoy!