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I’m excited to share my favorite DIY coffee syrup recipe with you! Making flavored simple syrup at home is a big win for coffee lovers. It’s super easy to make your own Starbucks-inspired syrup in your kitchen.
By making your own coffee sweetener, you can pick the flavors and ingredients. You can use vanilla bean or cinnamon brown sugar. These syrups are great not just for coffee, but also in tea, cocktails, and soda water!
Keep reading as I show you how to make these tasty syrups. They’re perfect for giving to coffee fans or enjoying a cafe-style drink at home. Let’s start and make your coffee better!
5 Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
This easy coffee syrup recipe is a dream to make. It only needs a few simple ingredients. You don’t need fancy tools or cooking skills!
This recipe lets you change the flavors to your liking. You can pick from vanilla, caramel, hazelnut, and more. It’s all up to you!
Here’s why I adore this homemade syrup:
- It’s super cost-effective compared to store-bought versions
- Makes an awesome gift idea for coffee lovers
- Works as a versatile sweetener in more than just coffee
I use it in iced teas, cocktails, and even on desserts. The syrup can be used in so many ways.
I gave bottles of this syrup as holiday gifts last year. My friends still rave about it!
Once you try this recipe, you’ll never use store-bought syrups again. It changes everything for your morning coffee and more!
Exact Ingredients List (+ Possible Substitutes)
I love trying new things with simple syrup. The basic mix is sugar and water, 1 cup each. Then, you can add many flavors!
Want less sugar? Try these instead:
- Truvia Baking Blend
- Splenda
- Coconut sugar
Now, let’s talk about adding flavors with natural stuff:
- Vanilla: Add a vanilla bean and vanilla extract
- Blackberry: Mix in fresh blackberries
- Cinnamon Brown Sugar: Use brown sugar and cinnamon
- Almond: Incorporate almond extract
- Peppermint: Crush peppermint candies
Natural stuff like fruits, spices, and extracts are best. For a warm taste, try cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Or make maple vanilla syrup with vanilla extract and pure maple syrup.
My favorite mix is caramel syrup. Just add a dollop of caramel sauce to your basic syrup for a rich, indulgent flavor!
These are just ideas. Feel free to mix and match to make your own coffee syrup.
Instructions
Making coffee syrup at home is easy. I mix sugar and water in a heavy-bottomed pan first. This is the start of making my syrup.
Then, I add my favorite flavors to the syrup. For vanilla syrup, I use a split vanilla bean. For a fruity taste, I add fresh berries.
I let the syrup simmer on low for 15-20 minutes. This lets the flavors mix well.
After taking the pan off the heat, I add extracts if I need them. Some flavors, like cinnamon, get better with a longer steep. I let the syrup sit for up to 2 hours for a stronger taste.
Next, I strain the syrup if needed and let it cool. Once it’s cool, I put it in clean bottles or jars. It’s important to keep it in the fridge and use it within two weeks for the best taste.
“The secret to great coffee syrup is patience. Let the flavors develop slowly for a richer taste.”
Follow these easy steps to make tasty coffee syrups. Try different flavors and enjoy your coffee just the way you like it!
Tips, Tricks & Storing
I’ve learned a few tricks to keep your homemade coffee syrup tasting great. Always use clean, dry tools when making and handling your syrup. This helps prevent crystals from forming.
Don’t let your syrup’s temperature change a lot. This can make the syrup’s texture weird. Adding a little corn syrup or lemon juice can keep it smooth.
Let’s talk about storage containers and syrup freshness. I use airtight jars to keep my syrups fresh in the fridge. They usually stay good for about two weeks this way.
Want to make your syrup last longer? Try adding a splash of vodka. It can make your syrup last up to a month!
Watch for signs that your syrup’s gone bad. If you see mold, weird colors, or it smells bad, it’s time to throw it away. For syrups with spices, shake them before using. The spices can settle at the bottom, but a little mix will blend them right back in.