5 from 3 votes
Homemade Coconut Syrup Recipe
Easy homemade coconut syrup recipe with a sweet and creamy tropical flavor that can be used in cocktails, pancakes, and desserts.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
61 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 coconut milk in a can
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract optional
- 1/4 cup coconut flakes toasted, unsweetened
Instructions
- Toast coconut flakes in a small skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside to cool.
- In a medium saucepan on medium heat add coconut milk and sugar. Stir until sugar has melted completely.
- Turn heat to low and add arrowroot or cornstarch (if adding) stirring until the syrup begins to thicken (3-5 minutes).
- Turn off heat and add extracts and coconut flakes.
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Notes
- Make sure that you use canned coconut milk and not coconut cream. I prefer to use full-fat coconut milk for the best texture and flavor.
- While the syrup thickens after you add the cornstarch mixture make sure that you stir it consistently so that it doesn't lump up or stick to the bottom of your saucepan.
- I prefer to use granulated sugar or pure cane sugar to make this recipe. However, you could swap it out for a sugar-free alternative or coconut sugar if you want to add an extra flavor to your homemade syrup.
- If you plan to use this syrup in a cocktail or on top of ice cream make sure that you chill it first so that it doesn't melt your ice or ice cream.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
61kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
0.1g
(0%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.04g
(0%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
8mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 61
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 61kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 0.1g | 0% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.04g | 0% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 8mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.