Caramel Coffee Syrup
Elevate your morning brew with this luscious homemade Caramel Coffee Syrup, a perfect blend of rich caramelized sugar, creamy butter, and a hint of vanilla. Crafted with just five simple ingredients, this easy syrup recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare, making it a convenient way to bring café-quality flavor to your favorite coffee, lattes, or even desserts. The deep amber hue and buttery smooth texture of this syrup create a velvety sweetness with a subtle hint of salt, making every sip irresistibly indulgent. Whether drizzled over whipped cream or stirred into iced coffee, this versatile syrup is a must-have for caramel lovers looking to transform their beverages. Plus, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a month, so you’ll always have a touch of homemade indulgence ready to go!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and 1/4 cup of water (from the 1 cup of water). Heat over medium-low, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar completely.
Once the sugar is dissolved, increase the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil. Do not stir; instead, gently swirl the pan occasionally to prevent crystallization.
Continue cooking the sugar mixture until it turns a deep amber color, approximately 5 to 8 minutes. Watch closely to ensure it does not burn.
Carefully and slowly add the remaining 3/4 cup of water to the caramelized sugar. Be cautious, as the mixture will bubble vigorously.
Reduce the heat to low and stir until the caramel redissolves into the water, forming a smooth syrup.
Add the unsalted butter, stirring until fully melted and incorporated.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of kosher salt.
Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container for storage.
Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to 1 month and use as desired in coffee, lattes, or desserts.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
978 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.0 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.0 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 169 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.0 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 8 mg | 0% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
