Description
Stroop Dutch honey delights palates with its rich, caramel-like essence from traditional Netherlands cuisine. Sweet liquid gold drizzles over pancakes, delivering pure comfort that connects home cooks with Dutch culinary heritage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- ½ cup (113 g) salted butter
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste)
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) baking soda
Instructions
- Preparation: Select a heavy-bottomed saucepan to guarantee uniform heat distribution and prevent ingredient scorching.
- Mixing: Combine sugar, heavy cream, butter, and vanilla extract in the pan, using a wooden spoon to create a smooth, homogeneous mixture with consistent texture.
- Heating: Place the pan on medium heat, bringing the liquid to a gentle bubbling state while continuously stirring to prevent burning or sticking, gradually transforming the ingredients into a rich, glossy syrup.
- Simmering: Reduce temperature and maintain a steady simmer, stirring consistently for 5-10 minutes until the mixture develops a luxurious consistency that elegantly coats the back of a spoon.
- Finalizing: Swiftly incorporate baking soda, stirring until completely dissolved, noting the momentary foaming reaction as the soda interacts with the hot liquid.
- Serving: Remove from heat immediately, allowing the syrup to settle into a velvety texture, and serve piping hot over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
- Storage: Transfer any remaining syrup to an airtight container and refrigerate, preserving its delectable consistency for several days.
Notes
- Prevent Burning Carefully: Use a wooden spoon and medium heat to stir constantly, ensuring even cooking and avoiding scorching of the delicate sugar mixture.
- Watch for Syrup Consistency: Check doneness by coating the back of a spoon – the syrup should look glossy and thick, creating a luxurious drizzling texture.
- Baking Soda Foam Effect: Expect a brief, harmless foaming reaction when adding baking soda; this is normal and doesn’t impact the final syrup quality.
- Storage Smart Tip: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days, gently reheating before serving to restore its original smooth, velvety consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Dutch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 246
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 157 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg