By Becky Hardin
Published Jun 6, 2018
Lemon Sauce is a fresh, fruity addition to blueberry pancakes and lots of other baked goods. Lemon Syrup for pancakes adds so much flavor, and it tastes much lighter than heavy maple syrup. I love adding in a bit of lemon sauce to brighten up my morning pancakes!
Lemon Sauce
Lemon sauce is the perfect addition to blueberry pancakes . Switch out your maple syrup and try this lemon syrup instead!
Lemon Sauce is light, fresh, and citrusy . The flavor is bold without being overwhelming, and I absolutely love the way it tastes drizzled over fresh blueberry pancakes. Lemon and blueberry just tastes like the perfect summer flavor combination!
Lemon Syrup is a welcome change for simple pancakes . Maple syrup can often feel heavy (even though it’s super delicious). But using lemon syrup for pancakes adds a light and bright flavor ! It’s always nice to try something different and this sauce just feels creative and fun.
This lemon sauce would also make a great topping for a simple cake (like this Easy Angel Food Cake ) or this Easy Banana Bread recipe .
Lemon Syrup and Blueberry Pancakes are a match made in heaven! Try this Lemon Sauce with your next batch of pancakes.
Lemon Syrup for Blueberry Pancakes
This creamy lemon sauce is absolutely divine! I love using this in place of the typical maple syrup when I make fresh pancakes. It’s a nice change, and the fresh fruity flavor is so yummy.
Lemon Syrup and Blueberry Pancakes are a match made in heaven . When I first combined these two flavors, my mind was blown. Why would I use maple syrup on blueberry pancakes when I could be using THIS? Lemon and blueberry is such a summery combination, and it makes for a bright morning!
Next time you make blueberry pancakes (the best blueberry pancake recipe is right here), you have to try this lemon syrup. You won’t be disappointed.
Lemon Syrup Ingredients
This lemon syrup is easy to make. Just grab a few ingredients and mix them together!
- Unsalted Butter
- Granulated Sugar
- Heavy Cream
- Freshly squeeze lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Sea Salt
- Baking Soda
This makes a wonderfully creamy lemon sauce without adding in too many ingredients.
How to Make Lemon Sauce
Whether you’re making this Lemon Sauce for your pancakes or as a topping for a dessert, it’s simple to make.
- Heat a saucepan on medium-low heat
- Combine all ingredients except for the baking soda
- Boil and cook until the sugar dissolves
- Remove from heat & add baking soda
- Stir continuously
- Return to low heat & continue stirring
- Let the syrup cool before serving
Prepare this lemon sauce and set aside to cool while you cook up your pancakes!
You absolutely must try this creamy Lemon Sauce for your blueberry pancakes. The flavor combination is fresh and fruity! Make your mornings brighter with Lemon Syrup for your pancakes.
See the recipe card below for full details on how to make Lemon Sauce for pancakes. Enjoy!
If you enjoyed this recipe, try these other recipes too:
- Gluten Free Lemon Bars
- Easy Chocolate Syrup for Pancakes
- Healthy Banana Pancakes
- Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 141 grams (1¼ sticks)
- ▢ 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams, ultrafine is best, if available
- ▢ ½ cup heavy cream 114 grams
- ▢ 2 tablespoons lemon zest from 2 lemons
- ▢ ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 6 lemons
- ▢ ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ▢ ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
- ▢ Blueberry Pancakes (optional but DELISH) click for recipe
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients except the baking soda, bring to a low boil and cook just until sugar is dissolved. 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Remove from the heat and add the baking soda, stirring constantly. Place over low heat and stir for one more minute. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Serve over our Perfect Blueberry Pancakes. (linked above) Blueberry Pancakes (optional but DELISH)
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Becky’s Tips
- Recipe yields about 1 ½ cups.
- Nutritional information is ONLY for syrup. For nutritional information for both pancakes and syrup, click here .
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Lemon Sauce - Lemon Syrup
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 141 grams (1¼ sticks)
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 grams, ultrafine is best, if available
- ½ cup heavy cream 114 grams
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest from 2 lemons
- ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from 6 lemons
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda 3 grams
- Blueberry Pancakes (optional but DELISH) click for recipe
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine all ingredients except the baking soda, bring to a low boil and cook just until sugar is dissolved. 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, ¾ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Remove from the heat and add the baking soda, stirring constantly. Place over low heat and stir for one more minute. Remove from the heat and let cool slightly. ½ teaspoon baking soda
- Serve over our Perfect Blueberry Pancakes. (linked above) Blueberry Pancakes (optional but DELISH)
Notes
- Recipe yields about 1 ½ cups.
- Nutritional information is ONLY for syrup. For nutritional information for both pancakes and syrup, click here .
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
