Description
A glossy, molasses-noted syrup that dissolves instantly in hot or iced drinks and drizzles beautifully on desserts.
Ingredients
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Brown sugar (light or dark) — 200 g (about 1 cup packed)
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Water — 200 g (about ¾–⅞ cup) (or 240 g / 1 cup if measuring by volume)
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Fine sea salt — pinch
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Vanilla extract — 1 tsp (optional, after cooling)
Instructions
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Combine sugar, water, and salt in a 1–2 qt (1–2 L) saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring until fully dissolved and clear.
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Simmer gently 2–3 minutes (95–100 °C / 203–212 °F). Do not hard-boil.
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Remove from heat. For flavored syrups, steep whole spices 10–15 minutes, then strain. When warm, stir in vanilla.
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Bottle, label, and refrigerate. If too thick after chilling, warm briefly and stir.
Notes
For a richer, thicker syrup, use 400 g brown sugar + 200 g water (2:1 by weight) and simmer 3–4 minutes. Drizzle on Chocolate Chip Banana Bread or stir into Peppermint Tea. For fruit-forward desserts, pair with our Strawberry Purée.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes