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Coffee Syrup Recipe

Homemade coffee syrup that enhances your beverages and desserts with rich coffee flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 64
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or spoon for stirring
  • Fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Glass jar for storage
  • Thermometer (optional but helpful)

Method
 

  1. Brew one cup of strong coffee using your preferred method.
  2. Transfer your hot brewed coffee into a small saucepan.
  3. Pour one cup of granulated sugar into the hot coffee.
  4. Whisk or stir constantly over medium heat for about 2 to 3 minutes until every grain of sugar dissolves completely.
  5. Once the sugar is fully dissolved, increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Let the syrup bubble gently for about 5 minutes without stirring.
  7. Take the saucepan off the heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
  8. Pour the cooled syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a glass jar.

Notes

Perfect for lattes, iced coffee, desserts, cocktails, and ice cream.