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Coffee Syrup

Published: Mar 7, 2022 · Modified: Jan 12, 2023 by Kate Hackworthy · 6 Comments

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If you love coffee, then you're going to love this easy Coffee Syrup recipe. This coffee-flavored simple syrup is perfect for adding flavor to your favorite drinks and desserts. It's quick and easy to make, and only requires 2 ingredients!

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Coffee Flavored Simple Syrup

This coffee syrup is easy and full of that great java taste!

You can whip up this coffee-flavored simple syrup in minutes and use it in so many ways.

Try it in coffee milk, drizzle it over chocolate cake or coffee cake. Use it in tiramisu and other desserts for a hit of coffee flavor. Add it to cocktails, frappes, iced drinks.

Use this delicious coffee syrup in desserts, drinks, on pancakes, cocktails and so much more! It's also amazing in Coffee Milk.

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  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
  • Ways to Use Coffee Syrup
  • Ingredients
  • How to make coffee syrup
  • Top tips
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Variations
  • Storage
  • FAQs
  • More Simple Syrup recipes
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Not only is coffee a delicious sippable drink, but it also has a great flavor that can be used in many different food and drinks.

Instead of using an entire cup of coffee to get the flavor, you can make this easy coffee simple syrup!

Simple syrup is a sweetener made from equal parts sugar and liquid that has been boiled until the sugar has dissolved. It's used in many different cocktails and desserts, and it's super easy to make at home.

This coffee simple syrup recipe only requires two ingredients: coffee and sugar. You'll simply heat up the coffee to allow the sugar to dissolve. Pour it into a bottle or jar and use it to make coffee-flavored drinks and desserts!

If you love the flavor of coffee, you'll also love this Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew (Starbucks Copycat).

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It uses 2 simple ingredients you may already have on hand.

Making your own simple syrup with coffee is budget-friendly.

Use it to flavor coffee, tea, milk, or as a filling and topping for cake, cupcakes, or ice cream.

Coffee syrup is a perfect edible gift for coffee lovers.

Looking down at a bottle of coffee flavored simple syrup.

Ways to Use Coffee Syrup

  • On pancakes, waffles or French toast.
  • Drizzled on ice cream (it goes great with chocolate ice cream or vanilla).
  • In coffee, iced coffee, frappe, or hot milk.
  • Stirred into oatmeal.
  • In cocktails to add an espresso flavor.
  • To sweeten club soda into a coffee soda (or coffee cream soda with heavy cream swirled in).
  • In Rhode Island coffee milk.
  • Drizzled over cakes, such as chocolate cake or coffee cake.
  • Use to add extra flavor to cupcakes, donuts, cheesecake or other desserts.
  • In desserts such as Tiramisu or trifle.
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Ingredients for Coffee Syrup

Ingredients

Granulated White Sugar - Gives this coffee syrup its classic sweet flavor.

Brewed Coffee - In most simple syrup recipes, water is used to dissolve the sugar. For this recipe, strongly brewed coffee is used. To make sure the coffee flavor is intense enough, you'll need to strongly brew the coffee. You can make your strong coffee with percolated coffee or instant coffee.

Please see the recipe card below for quantities.

How to make coffee syrup

Wondering how to make this Coffee Syrup recipe? It's easy! Just follow this step-by-step photo tutorial. Then, scroll down for the recipe card for the full ingredients list and recipe method.

A pot with coffee and sugar being simmered.

Mix the sugar and coffee: Add the coffee and sugar to a small saucepot. Give it a stir and bring the mixture to a boil.

Reduce heat: Once the mixture is brought to a boil, bring it down to a simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Cool and strain: Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Strain out any particles of coffee through a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl. The syrup will thicken as it cools.

Store: Pour the cooled and strained coffee syrup into a jar or bottle and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Top tips

It's important to make sure that the coffee brewed for this recipe is strong as lightly brewed coffee will not have an intense flavor in the syrup.

If needed, be sure to strain out any granules that may be leftover to keep the consistency smooth.

If you'd like to use instant coffee, use 1 ½ cups of water with five heaping tablespoons of instant coffee.

Do not use flavored coffee to make this recipe as the added artificial flavors may change when boiled into the syrup.

Make sure the syrup is stored in a sanitized jar before storing it to prevent the growth of any bacteria.

The syrup will thicken as it cools.

Serving Suggestions

Drizzle over vanilla ice cream or chocolate ice cream.

Add some to Almond Milk Eggnog for a coffee twist.

Use it in cocktails.

Drizzle over a stack of Vegan Pancakes, waffles, or French toast to get that coffee hit in the morning.

Pour onto a serving of Baked Oats with Berries.

Variations

Make this coffee simple syrup using decaf coffee to get the coffee flavor without the buzz.

Add your favorite warming spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove for a warming flavor. You'll need to strain the syrup over a bowl to get the spices out.

Use any roast of coffee you enjoy, though dark, Italian, and French roasts yield the best flavor.

Before storing, stir in a little vanilla or almond extract for a different flavor.

Storage

Storing: Coffee simple syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 weeks. Be sure to give it a good shake before using.

Freezing: You can freeze your coffee syrup for up to 3 months by pouring the cooled syrup into ice cube trays. Pop them out once frozen and add them to a freezer-safe bag or airtight container. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.

FAQs

Is simple syrup the same as corn syrup?

No. Simple syrup is made from sugar and water while corn syrup is made from corn starch and water. They have different consistencies and uses.

Can I make this recipe without coffee?

Yes, you can make a regular sugar simple syrup by following the same instructions but omitting the brewed coffee.

What can I do with simple syrup?

Simple syrup is a great way to sweeten drinks and cocktails, as well as cakes, cupcakes, and ice cream. It's also used in some savory dishes such as glazes or sauces.

More Simple Syrup recipes

  • Chai Simple Syrup
  • Lavender Simple Syrup
  • Strawberry Simple Syrup
  • Peach Simple Syrup
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Coffee Syrup

Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
You'll love this easy Coffee Syrup recipe! The coffee-flavored simple syrup is perfect for adding flavor to drinks, desserts and more.
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Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Condiments
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 78 kcal

Equipment

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Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups granulated white sugar (400 grams)
  • 1 ½ cups strongly brewed coffee (350ml) (or 1 ½ cups water plus 5 tablespoons instant coffee)

Instructions
 

  • Stir the sugar and coffee together in a pot, bring to the boil.
  • Reduce the heat to a simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Strain out any particles of coffee through a fine mesh sieve over a bowl.
  • Pour the coffee syrup into a jar or bottle and keep in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 78kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 9mgSugar: 20gCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. Anita

    September 17, 2024 at 12:24 am

    5 stars
    Ive made this more thn once and I like it..

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  2. Anita

    March 30, 2024 at 2:56 am

    This is the third time I have made this only this time I used brown sugar instead of white.. I'll see how it taste.I added cinnamon to it.

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    • lavinia

      May 14, 2024 at 3:43 pm

      5 stars
      Ooooh this stuff is seriously addictive. So easy to make and I get to turn allllll the desserts into coffee flavored. I tried it in milk, and it is awesome. Also great on oatmeal, ice cream and drizzled onto fruit.

      Reply
  3. Heidy

    March 13, 2022 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    The Coffee Syrup recipe has been a game-changer for my morning coffee! I love it, and it's so easy to make!

    Reply
  4. Louise

    March 10, 2022 at 12:51 pm

    5 stars
    I'm a coffee addict so this recipe is perfect! Can't wait to experiment more with what else to pour it over!

    Reply
  5. Tayler Ross

    March 07, 2022 at 1:51 pm

    5 stars
    Coffee syrup? This sounds right up my alley! I would love to pour this over some vanilla ice cream!

    Reply

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