I tried 6 different brands of syrup, and it's totally worth paying a little extra for the big names

Paige BennettSep 5, 2022, 22:04 IST

I tried six different brands of pancake syrup.Paige Bennett

I tried store-bought pancake syrup from 6 brands to see which provided the best taste and value.
I found the Target brand to be bland, and I didn't like how sweet the Kroger-brand syrup was.

I've never been picky about pancake syrup, but there are certainly plenty to choose from at the store.

I also wanted to compare the pancake syrups to real maple syrup.Paige Bennett

Mrs. Butterworth's had a rich flavor, but a thinner texture.

I wasn't wowed by Mrs. Butterworth's.Paige Bennett

This syrup was just fine for me.

Mrs. Butterworth's syrup was a bit pricey for what it was.Paige Bennett

Kroger's maple syrup was the sweetest I tried.

The sweet syrup was also one of the cheapest.Paige Bennett

The syrup was affordable, but ultimately I think it's too sweet.

I probably won't buy the Kroger syrup again.Paige Bennett

I thought the Market Pantry pancake syrup from Target was pretty bland.

Market Pantry is one of Target's generic brands.Paige Bennett

I love Target, but this syrup was my least favorite.

There was very little I liked about the Target syrup.Paige Bennett

Pearl Milling Company nailed the texture and taste.

Pearl Milling Company is formerly known as Aunt Jemima.Paige Bennett

Although it's pretty expensive, this syrup was really good.

I really liked this pancake syrup.Paige Bennett

Hungry Jack's pancake syrup comes in a unique, and somewhat inconvenient, microwavable bottle.

The spout of the Hungry Jack syrup is cut into a smiley-face shape.Paige Bennett

I didn't hate it, but I probably wouldn't buy it again.

I wasn't blown away by Hungry Jack.Paige Bennett

Unlike the other pancake syrups, Log Cabin's doesn't contain high-fructose corn syrup.

The bottle is shaped like a log cabin.Paige Bennett

This was definitely one of my top picks.

I really enjoyed the Log Cabin syrup.Paige Bennett

BONUS: I wanted to throw a real maple syrup in the mix to round out the taste test.

The real maple syrup didn't hold up as well on the waffle.Paige Bennett

For pancakes and waffles, I'd go with Pearl Milling Company or Log Cabin.

There were a few clear winners.Paige Bennett

I went to an all-inclusive resort in Mexico with my family of 6 instead of going on a cruise. It was more memorable and cost half the price.

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