Caramel Coffee Syrup Recipe

Indulge in the rich, decadent flavor of homemade caramel coffee syrup! This easy recipe is significantly cheaper than store-bought syrups and will elevate your coffee experience far beyond a pricey Starbucks run. Perfect for lattes, iced coffee, or drizzled over desserts, this recipe from *Joy of Cooking* is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Learn how to create a perfectly smooth, amber-hued syrup in just minutes – a secret weapon for any coffee lover!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 22 mins
Calories 98.3 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 3.9 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Caramel Coffee Syrup

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How to Make Caramel Coffee Syrup

  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar over medium-high heat. Stir constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved. This will take several minutes. The mixture should be almost clear with no granules visible.
  2. **Do not** let the mixture boil until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  3. Once the sugar is dissolved, increase the heat to high, cover the saucepan, and let the mixture boil for 2 minutes.
  4. Uncover the saucepan and gently stir the mixture as it continues to boil until it reaches a deep amber color. This indicates the caramel is developing properly.
  5. Carefully remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. **Caution:** Stand back! The mixture will bubble rapidly in the next step.
  7. Slowly pour in 1/2 cup of water (be cautious of splattering). Once the bubbling subsides, stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Gently mix to combine.
  8. Let the syrup cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to six months.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

100g

Fat

0g

Carbs

8g