You are going to love this homemade brown sugar simple syrup recipe. It's so easy to make with only 2 ingredients and can be used in so many ways including for your coffee, tea, cocktails, and mocktails!
I love making my own simple syrups like rose simple syrup because it's not only so easy to do but the homemade versions usually taste better and are usually healthier for you than the store bought versions. That's why I can't wait for you to try the simple syrup recipe I am sharing with you today.
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Why you will love this recipe:
- This homemade brown sugar syrup is so quick and easy to make and only requires 2 ingredients. It's ready in under 5 minutes!
- It tastes amazing! This syrup is nice and smooth with a caramel flavour and hints of vanilla.
- This simple syrup can be used in so many ways - use it to sweeten coffee or tea or to make cocktails or virgin mocktails. You can even use it to serve with pancakes, crepes, waffles or to top desserts such as cakes or cheesecakes.
- It's cheaper than buying premade simple syrup at the store so it's a great way to save money on groceries.
- It's made without any preservatives, or natural or artificial flavours.
If you prefer to make your own dessert toppings you will also love my coconut whipped cream recipe and coconut condensed milk recipe.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Brown sugar - the key ingredient for this homemade syrup. You can use any type of brown sugar that you like including light brown sugar, dark brown sugar, Demerara sugar, turbinado sugar, or muscovado sugar. Coconut sugar will also work (although it isn't technically brown sugar).
- Water - the only other ingredient you need to make simple syrup.
Recipe variations:
- To give this syrup a cinnamon flavour: add 1-2 cinnamon sticks to the pot when heating the ingredients and then remove it before serving.
- The typical ratio of sugar to water for making simple syrup is one-to-one sugar to water (equal parts water and sugar). However, if you prefer a different consistency for your simple syrup you can change up these ratios - for a thicker syrup, use a 1.5:1 or 2:1 sugar to water ratio instead. For a thinner syrup use a 1:1.5 or 1:2 ratio of sugar to water.
- For more of a vanilla flavour: add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
How to make brown sugar simple syrup:
Step 1
Place the water and brown sugar into a small saucepan and place it on a burner on low-medium heat.
Step 2
Heat the sugar and water mixture, stirring regularly, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup has the thickness you prefer.
Step 3
Let the syrup cool, then serve and enjoy!
Top Tip:
- Don't let the syrup come to a boil when you are heating it! It won't turn out properly if you do as the sugar will start to thicken and caramelize.
How to use:
You can use this simple syrup in so many ways! A few ideas include:
- Use it to sweeten hot or cold drinks including hot coffee, hot chocolate, tea, Hokkaido milk tea, or iced coffee.
- Pour the syrup into an ice cube tray and make simple syrup ice cubes. These are great for adding to cold beverages like an old fashioned or cold brew.
- To sweeten cocktails and virgin cocktails.
- Pour it over pancakes with oat flour, crepes, French toast, or healthy grain free waffles.
- Use this homemade simple syrup to top desserts such as ice cream, cakes or cheesecakes.
Frequently asked questions:
It will last for up to 30 days in a sealed jar or bottle. If it starts to go cloudy that means it's time to make a new batch.
Yes they are basically the same thing. Demerara syrup is just a type of brown sugar simple syrup that is made with Demerara sugar.
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Recipe
Brown Sugar Simple Syrup
Equipment
- Pot or saucepan
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low-medium heat, combine the sugar and water. Heat and stir until the sugar has dissolved (this will only take 2-3 minutes). Do not let it boil.
- Remove the syrup from heat and let it cool completely before serving. If adding the vanilla extract stir it in once you remove the syrup from the heat.
Notes
- Store this syrup in an airtight jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 30 days.
- Do not let this syrup come to a boil when you are heating it. It won't turn out if you do.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the ingredients you use.
- One serving of this syrup is 1 tablespoon and nutritional information is based on that serving size.
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