Toasted Coconut Syrup
Toasted coconut syrup is a rich, homemade syrup made with real toasted coconut for a deeper, café-style flavor. Perfect for iced coffee, lattes, and matcha drinks.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut or coconut flakes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast shredded coconut in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring constantly until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Heat until the sugar dissolves.
- Add toasted coconut and let simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let steep for 20–30 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- Let cool completely, then store in a sealed container in the fridge.
Notes
- For a richer syrup, replace half the water with coconut milk.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Shake before using if separation occurs.
- Works well in iced coffee, matcha, and milk-based drinks.
- The syrup has approximately 50 calories per tablespoon.