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Homemade Coffee Syrup

This homemade coffee syrup yields about 1 cup and delivers rich, concentrated coffee flavor in under 10 minutes using simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 16 tablespoons
Course: Beverage Syrup
Cuisine: Cafe Style
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee hot
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt

Equipment

  • Small saucepan or pot
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk or spoon for stirring
  • Coffee maker or French press
  • Glass jar or bottle for storage
  • Fine-mesh strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Brew 1 cup of strong coffee using a coffee maker or French press with a double-strength ratio (about two tablespoons of ground coffee per six ounces of water).
  2. Pour the hot brewed coffee into a small saucepan and add 1 cup granulated sugar.
  3. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the syrup becomes glossy.
  4. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
  5. Let the syrup cool in the saucepan for about 2 minutes until it is safe to handle.
  6. Optionally, strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a glass jar to remove any solids and achieve extra smoothness.
  7. Allow the syrup to cool completely to room temperature before sealing the jar, about 15 minutes.

Notes

Store in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator for up to three weeks, stirring before each use. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays for up to two months.