Homemade Caramel Syrup for Coffee

Homemade Caramel Syrup for Coffee combines just two ingredients: sugar and boiling water. The process starts by heating sugar over medium-high heat until it begins to melt and brown, creating caramelized sugar. It is important to stir constantly to prevent burning, as burnt sugar will ruin the syrup. Once the sugar reaches the correct color, boiling water is stirred in cautiously to dissolve and thin the caramel into a syrup. The mixture is then cooked briefly before being cooled and stored.

The resulting syrup is smooth and liquid, ideal for adding a sweet, caramel-flavored touch to coffee or other beverages. Because the syrup is made from caramelized sugar, it has a deeper flavor than plain simple syrup.

Allow the syrup to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Care must be taken to not let the sugar burn during preparation since it cannot be salvaged once burnt. The syrup can be kept refrigerated and used to customize the sweetness and flavor of coffee drinks.