pancake syrups

My three favorite ways to top pancakes and waffles:

Buttermilk Syrup
1 1/2 cups white sugar
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup butter
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions: In a large saucepan (larger than you think because it bubbles up quite a bit), stir together the sugar, buttermilk, butter, corn syrup, and baking soda. Bring to a boil and cook for 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

Apple Cider Syrup
2 cups apple cider
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter

Directions: In a small saucepan, stir together the cider, sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Bring to a boil and simmer until syrup thickens (just a minute or two). Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.

Orange Syrup
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup butter

Directions: In a small saucepan, stir together the orange juice, sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and simmer until syrup thickens (just a minute or two). Remove from heat and stir in the butter until melted.