Description
This brown sugar syrup is perfect for adding to coffee, tea, cocktails, or drizzling over pancakes!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1 cinnamon stick (optional)
- pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, stir the brown sugar and water together.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring often, until the sugar has dissolved.
- Don’t allow the mixture to boil, but reduce the heat and let the brown sugar syrup simmer for 10 minutes.
- If you’d like to add extra flavorings, add in a cinnamon stick during the simmering process, or stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, or a pinch of salt, after simmering. Remove the cinnamon stick before storing the syrup.
- At the end of simmering, remove the pan of syrup from the heat and let it cool. Pour it into a clean jar or bottle for short term storage.
- The syrup can be stored in the fridge for up to 1-2 weeks in an airtight container.
- To store for longer, or for gifting, store in a sanitised jar or bottle for up to a month.
Notes
- This syrup is great for adding flavor to a variety of drinks and dishes.
- Keep the syrup in an airtight container for the best freshness.
- Customize the flavor by adding other spices as desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg