Brown Sugar Syrup
This simple homemade brown sugar syrup adds rich, smooth sweetness to coffee, lattes, and iced drinks. Easy to make with just two ingredients and ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract optional
- ½ tsp cinnamon optional
- a pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Add brown sugar and water to a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Stir until the sugar fully dissolves (about 3–5 minutes).
- Let the mixture simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Add optional flavorings if using and stir well.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool completely.
- Transfer to a glass jar or bottle and store in the fridge.
Notes
- Use dark brown sugar for a deeper, more caramel-like flavor
- Add a cinnamon stick instead of ground cinnamon for a cleaner taste
- Store in the fridge for up to 2–3 weeks
- Shake before use if separation occurs
- For thicker syrup, use a 2:1 sugar-to-water ratio
- This syrup has around 50 calories per tablespoon.
- This recipe makes roughly 1 cup of syrup, and since most drinks use 1–2 tablespoons, you’ll get about 8–16 drinks depending on how sweet you like your coffee.