Caramel Coffee Syrup Recipe
Everybody loves a fancy iced coffee with a green straw, but who wants to spend $5 for a drink each time? This easy Caramel Syrup for Coffee will have you making delicious coffee house style drinks at home in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons corn syrup
- ¾ cup water divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Place sugar, corn syrup and 1/4 cup water in small pot. Cook over medium-low heat 3 to 5 minutes, swirling frequently, until sugar is dissolved.
- Increase heat to medium and continue cooking 8 to 12 minutes longer, swirling frequently, until mixture is light amber color.
- Remove from heat. Carefully add vanilla, salt and remaining 1/2 cup water. Stir with very clean spoon until smooth.
- Allow mixture to cool and then transfer to jar or other airtight container. Refrigerate up to one month.
- To serve, I recommend 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) to 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) per 8 ounces of brewed coffee, depending on your desired sweetness level.
Notes
- Adapted from The Kitchn.
Serving: 1tablespoon, Calories: 30kcal, Carbohydrates: 8g, Fat: 0.02g, Sodium: 11mg, Potassium: 0.3mg, Sugar: 8g, Calcium: 0.4mg, Iron: 0.004mg
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