Homemade Butter Pecan Syrup
This Butter Pecan Syrup tastes just like IHOP’s famous version. Rich, buttery, and filled with toasty pecan flavor. Made with only five simple ingredients, it comes together in minutes and instantly transforms pancakes, waffles, or French toast into something special.
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 147kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups maple syrup
- ⅔ cup pecans toasted, chopped
- ¼ cup water
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla if desired
Instructions
Toast Pecans
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Place on rimmed baking sheet covered in parchment paper in a single layer.
- Adjust nuts at about the four minute mark.
- Remove from oven at 8 minute mark, once nuts are fragrant and darker in color.
- Remove from oven and transfer hot nuts to heat safe dish.
- Allow to cool and store in an airtight container for up to 6 or 7 days or in your fridge for a month.
Butter Pecan Syrup
- Get out and measure all of your ingredients.
- Add all ingredients to a saucepans and simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened; about 5 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly, then serve if desired.
- Store in mason jar or in an air tight container inside your fridge.
- Serve over french toast or pancakes and more!
Notes
- Toast the Pecans: Toasting draws out their natural oils and gives the syrup that deep, nutty flavor. They’re ready when they smell fragrant and lightly browned.
- Simmer Gently: Let the syrup bubble slowly for a few minutes to thicken and blend the flavors. Avoid high heat—it can scorch the sugars or make the texture grainy.
Nutrition
Calories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 0.2mg