Demerara Syrup

Demerara Syrup

A rich, molasses-toned simple syrup made from demerara sugar for cocktails and coffee.

Total 27 min Makes 16 oz Calories 25/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

This syrup dissolves coarse demerara sugar into water over gentle heat, producing a deep amber syrup with subtle caramel and toffee notes. It pours smoothly into Old Fashioneds, iced coffee, or glazes, and keeps well refrigerated for weeks.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup demerara sugar
  • 1 cup water

Method

  1. Combine the demerara sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. Stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture turns clear amber, about 5 minutes.

  3. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.

  4. Pour the cooled syrup into a clean jar or bottle, cover, and refrigerate for up to one month.

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Demerara Syrup

This syrup dissolves coarse demerara sugar into water over gentle heat, producing a deep amber syrup with subtle caramel and toffee notes. It pours smoothly into Old Fashioneds, iced coffee, or glazes, and keeps well refrigerated for weeks.

27 min 16 oz 25 cal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup demerara sugar
  • 1 cup water

Method

  1. 1

    Combine the demerara sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Stir occasionally until the sugar fully dissolves and the mixture turns clear amber, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.

  4. 4

    Pour the cooled syrup into a clean jar or bottle, cover, and refrigerate for up to one month.