There’s nothing better than a homemade syrup that makes your morning coffee taste like it came from a café. This brown sugar cinnamon syrup is sweet, warm, and takes just a few minutes to whip up. Perfect for lattes, pancakes, or drizzling over oatmeal.
Ingredients:
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1 cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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1 cup water
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2 cinnamon sticks (or 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon)
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1 tsp vanilla extract (optional, but adds warmth)
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Pinch of salt (balances sweetness)
Instructions:
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In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks.
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Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
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Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing the cinnamon to infuse.
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Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
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Let it cool slightly, then strain out the cinnamon sticks (if using).
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Store in a glass jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Use it for:
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Lattes or iced coffee (like a homemade Starbucks-style syrup).
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Drizzling over French toast, pancakes, or waffles.
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Stirring into oatmeal or yoghurt.
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Mixing into bourbon or rum cocktails for a spiced sweetness.
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Brown Sugar Cinnamon Syrup
Ingredients
Method
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks.
- Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- Lower the heat and let it simmer for 5–7 minutes, allowing the cinnamon to infuse.
- Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- Let it cool slightly, then strain out the cinnamon sticks (if using).
- Store in a glass jar or bottle in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.