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Bourbon Syrup

This bourbon syrup, made with sugar, water, and a splash of bourbon, is simple to make and perfect for drizzling atop waffles, pancakes, French toast, even ice cream.

Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 16 servings | 2 cups
Calories: 107 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon bourbon* (see NOTE above) or 1 teaspoon vanilla, maple, or rum extract, if preferred

Instructions

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  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar and water, and cook until the liquid just begins to boil. Immediately reduce the heat to medium-low and cook at a very low simmer, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and slowly pour in the bourbon, stirring carefully so that the mixture doesn’t bubble over.
  3. Return the saucepan to medium-low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes more. Remove from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly.☞ TESTER TIP: Don’t expect the syrup to thicken much as it cools. It will stay relatively thin—but delectable!
  4. Use the syrup immediately or pour into a sealable jar and refrigerate for up to a month. (To reheat, warm in the microwave for 30 to 40 seconds, but watch very closely to prevent an overspill!)

Notes

  • You may find that after a little time, sugar crystals form on the bottom of the syrup jar. These are a harmless byproduct of the syrup-making process and have to do with exact temperatures and sugar saturation. The crystals are surprisingly difficult to dissolve and won’t break down readily with extra heating, so just ignore them or fish them out as a sweet bonus treat if you wish!

Nutrition Information

Serving 2tablespoons Calories 107kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Sugar 27g (54%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16servings | 2 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 107

% Daily Value*

Serving 2tablespoons
Calories 107kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 1g 2%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Sugar 27g 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.