Description
This Demerara Syrup recipe offers a rich and flavorful sweetener made from Demerara sugar and water. Perfect as a simple syrup substitute, it enhances cocktails, coffee, tea, and various desserts with its deep molasses notes and smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 cup Demerara sugar
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of Demerara sugar and 1 cup of water.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves into the water, about 5 minutes. Avoid boiling the mixture vigorously.
- Simmer: Reduce heat to low and let the syrup simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Cool Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
- Store the Syrup: Transfer the cooled syrup into a clean glass jar or bottle and seal tightly. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Notes
- Use this syrup as a sweetener for cocktails, coffee, iced tea, or baking recipes.
- Adjust the ratio of sugar to water for thicker or thinner syrup to your preference.
- Demerara syrup has a subtle molasses flavor making it more complex than standard simple syrup.
- Make sure the syrup is completely cooled before storing to prevent condensation and spoilage.
- Use clean, sterilized containers to extend shelf life.
