Brown Sugar Syrup (Recipe and Uses!)

Tumbler glass with bourbon and brown sugar syrup, ice cubes, and lemon slices.

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Brown Sugar Syrup (Recipe and Uses!)

Learn the simple steps for how to make a delightfully sweet (better than Starbucks!) brown sugar syrup that's perfect for adding to hot drinks, cold drinks, and more.

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Total Time5

Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings (1.5 cups total)

Calories: 70kcal

Author: Sommer Collier

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup brown sugar packed (light brown or dark brown)

Instructions

Set a small sauce pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 cup of water to the pot followed by 1 cup of packed brown sugar. Stir well, then allow the mixture to come to a boil.
Once boiling, stir and set the timer for 1 minute. When the timer goes off, remove from heat.
Allow the brown sugar syrup to cool completely before using or storing.

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Notes

Once it cools completely, transfer the syrup to a container with a lid and keep in the fridge for up to 4 weeks.

Try our Brown Sugar Bourbon Cocktail –

3 ounces bourbon
2 ounces ginger ale
1 ounce brown sugar syrup
Lemon slice

Also, use it in place of honey or maple syrup on popular breakfast items when food allergies or picky eaters are involved. Or in salad dressings.

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