Brown Sugar Boba
Sweet, chewy brown sugar boba pearls coated in a rich caramel-like syrup. Perfect for homemade milk tea, iced drinks, or a fun treat on its own.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 394kcal
Ingredients
Rich Brown Sugar Syrup
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup water
Brown Sugar Boba
- 8 to 10 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked black tapioca pearls
- ½ to 1 cup rich brown sugar syrup to taste
Instructions
Brown Sugar Syrup
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar and water.2 cups brown sugar, 1 cup water
- Stir until sugar dissolves, about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
Brown Sugar Boba
- Follow the instructions on your package. For quick-cooking boba: Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Slowly, add the black tapioca pearls.8 to 10 cups water, 1 cup uncooked black tapioca pearls
- Once they float, cover pot and cook over medium heat, 3-5 minutes. Turn off heat, letting them continue to cook for 2 minutes for al dente boba or up to 5 minutes for softer boba.
- Strain, then rinse with cold water for 20 seconds to stop the cooking. Transfer to a bowl. Top with brown sugar syrup and cover for 10 minutes. Use within a few hours.
Notes
Homemade brown sugar boba is best enjoyed the same day it's made. The simple syrup will last up to 1 month in the fridge, but toss it if it ever looks cloudy.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.001g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 76g | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg
