Easy Syrup Recipes

If you have a serious sweet tooth, then get ready for the best recipe collection you'll ever find. These easy syrup recipes turn the traditional idea of syrup on its head to create toppings that are absolutely amazing.

My husband and I both love to put syrup on our waffles, pancakes, and a lot more, actually. However, as much as we love syrup, traditional maple can get boring after a while.

Over the years, we've created some delicious syrups that are anything but boring, and we wanted to share them all with you today.

History of Syrup

Maple syrup has been around for centuries. While Europeans first became aware of this syrup around 1600, it's actually been around for far longer.

According to the oral traditions of North American indigenous peoples and archaeological evidence, the indigenous peoples of northeastern North America had been making maple syrup and maple sugar long before Europeans ever arrived on their lands.

Why should you use syrup?

Most people associate syrup with breakfast, and of course, it's delicious over waffles or pancakes. However, there's so much more you can do with syrup.

This sweet topping is actually quite versatile. In addition to putting it on pancakes or waffles, you can drizzle it over chicken and waffles, bacon, sausage, or even ice cream.

The only real limit to what you can do with syrup is your own imagination. We've even put it on our spiral hams to delicious effect.

What is syrup?

Syrup is defined as any sweet liquid made by dissolving sugar into water or by reducing naturally sweet juices into a thickened version.

Syrups can be made from sugar and water, cane juice, sorghum juice, or maple sap. Our recipes start with a maple base that we doctor up to created delicious spins on the classic maple syrup flavor.

What to Serve with These Easy Syrup Recipes

Serve this syrup on top of or alongside your favorite breakfast foods. It's also delicious with added to various desserts and sweet treats. Some great ideas include:

Waffles
Pancakes
Breakfast sausage
Bacon
Ham
Biscuits
Chicken and waffles
Pork chops
Fried chicken
Ice cream
Frozen yogurt
Cinnamon rolls
Sticky buns

Why You'll Love These Syrup Recipes

They're easy to make and only use a few ingredients.
They take classic maple syrup and give it delicious twists.
Syrup is a super versatile addition to all kinds of foods.

Easy Syrup Recipes

The syrup recipes you'll find below start with a maple syrup base, and then they get kicked up with all kinds of delicious flavors. From pecan to mustard, these easy syrup recipes are quick, easy, and so versatile.

Butter Pecan Syrup

Butter Pecan Syrup is sweet and delicious. This syrup is simple to make at home and tastes amazing.

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Butter Pecan Syrup in mason jar on table.

Cranberry Simple Syrup

This sweet and tart Cranberry Simple Syrup is a tasty addition to desserts, drinks, and even chicken or pork. It’s an easy recipe made from natural ingredients!

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Pouring bright red cranberry syrup into a jar beside cherries and festive decorations.

Watermelon Simple Syrup

Try this easy Watermelon Syrup for cocktails, marinades, ice cream, and more. It’s bursting with fresh and juicy watermelon flavor. It just screams summertime!

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Blueberry Simple Syrup

This recipe for Blueberry Syrup is made with just 3 ingredients, including fresh and juicy blueberries. It’s the perfect addition to drinks, desserts, and more.

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A small jar of blueberry syrup on the table with a bottle of it in the background and a bowl of blueberries.

Fresh Pineapple Syrup

This sweet and tangy Pineapple Syrup is bursting with fresh pineapple flavor. It compliments sweet and savory dishes, giving you so many uses. It’s so easy!

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Pineapple syrup in a jar with a spoon up over the jar.

Mustard Maple Syrup

Mustard Maple Syrup uses a spicy or honey mustard with maple syrup to create the perfect maple syrup for chicken and waffles and so much more.

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Mustard maple syrup hovering over some chicken waffle tacos.

Spicy Maple Syrup

This spicy maple syrup recipe is so good and so simple. Use this sweet and spicy syrup on waffles, pancakes, sausage, and even ice cream.

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Homemade Banana Syrup

This homemade Banana Syrup Recipe is sweet and bursting with authentic banana flavor. It’s super easy to make and can work with several different dishes.

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A jar of banana syrup on a colored coaster with a bunch of bananas in the background.

Honey Onion Syrup

This homemade Honey Onion Syrup is a natural cough syrup recipe that will help you feel better as you fight off your sickness

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A jar of honey onion syrup on the table with a spoon in the jar and a teal napkin to the side.

Try These Easy Syrup Recipes Today

These easy syrup recipes are simple to make and come together quickly, so there's no reason not to give them a try. If you love syrup, then you have to experiment with these recipes. You can thank us later!