Easy sweetener

Caramel Simple Syrup

Sweeten your coffee and cocktails with homemade Caramel Simple Syrup! This easy sweetener is better than the one served at your favorite coffee shop.

let’s get started!

what you'll need

a medium saucepan a spoon airtight container for storage

Prep Time: 15 Min

1/2 cup water, divided 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract pinch of salt, for salted caramel syrup

makes: 3/4 cup

ingredients

Heat things up.

01

Combine 1/4 cup water and 1/2 cup sugar in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Stir, stir.

02

Stir the sugar and water mixture until dissolved, about 5 minutes or so.

Cover + Boil.

03

Cover and boil, about 3 minutes.

Stir some more!

04

Remove the lid and stir consistently until the mixture is a light amber color.

Remove from heat.

05

Remove the mixture from heat immediately. Stir in remaining water and vanilla.

Salt?

06

Add a pinch of salt if desired for a salted caramel syrup.

Store and enjoy!

07

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 month.

make this recipe your own! 

If it ends up cooking a bit too long, try it as burnt sugar syrup.