Wednesday, December 5, 2012

DIY Flavored Syrups

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I have wanted to buy syrups, but they are very expensive.  I use them in coffee, whipped cream, and frosting.  Yeah!
Vanilla Syrup
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
1 tsp. vanilla extract
Directions:
Combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan.  Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean into the pan and throw in the pod.  Heat the mixture over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.  Reduce the heat to low and let simmer, about 10-15 minutes.  Remove from the heat, discard the vanilla bean pod and stir in the vanilla extract.  Let cool.  Store in the refrigerator.
Raspberry Syrup
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
¾ cup raspberries, preferably fresh
Directions:
Combine the sugar, water and raspberries in a small saucepan.  Heat the mixture over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.  Reduce the heat to low and let simmer, about 10-15 minutes.  Remove from the heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer to remove the berry solids.  Let cool.  Store in the refrigerator.
Coconut Syrup
Ingredients:
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup water
¼ cups cream of coconut*
2 tsp. coconut extract
Directions:
Combine the sugar, water and cream of coconut in a small saucepan.   Heat the mixture over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.  Remove from the heat and stir in the coconut extract.  Let cool.  Store in the refrigerator.
Caramel Syrup
Ingredients:
¾ cup sugar
½ cup water
¼ cups caramel sauce
Directions:
Combine the sugar, water and caramel sauce in a small saucepan.  Heat the mixture over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.  Remove from the heat and let cool.  Store in the refrigerator.

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