Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
This homemade cinnamon dolce syrup is made with brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, vanilla, and a touch of salt for a smooth, coffee shop-style syrup that's perfect for lattes, cold brew, iced coffee, tea, and homemade cold foam.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2-3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Add the water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon sticks, and salt to a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugars dissolve.
- Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Let the cinnamon sticks steep for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Remove the cinnamon sticks.
- Pour the cooled syrup into a clean bottle or airtight jar.
- Refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Steep the cinnamon sticks for up to one hour if you prefer a stronger cinnamon flavor.
- Dark brown sugar creates a richer syrup with deeper caramel notes.
- This syrup is delicious in Cinnamon Dolce Lattes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch Lattes, cold brew, iced coffee, chai lattes, hot chocolate, homemade cold foam, and frappuccinos.
- The recipe makes approximately 20 tablespoons of syrup, enough for about 10 to 20 drinks depending on how sweet you like your coffee.