Rich Demerara Syrup

5 from 1 vote

This Demerara Simple Syrup boasts a rich texture and a toffee-like flavor. It's crafted with just two ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to make!

Prep Time2

Cook Time6

Total Time8

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 798kcal

Author: Nataša

Equipment

medium-size pot
Funnel
Jar or syrup dispenser

Ingredients

2 cups demerara sugar
1 cup water

Instructions

Add water and sugar to a medium size pot.
On medium heat, simmer until the sugar completely dissolves (about 6-7 minutes).
Remove from heat and let cool completely before transferring to a jar or a syrup dispenser.
Transfer the syrup to a jar or syrup dispenser using a small funnel.
Store in the fridge for 3-4 weeks.

Notes

Use different sugar: You can use turbinado or muscovado sugar instead. Turbinado sugar is very similar to demerara, although it has a slightly finer texture and has less molasses than demerara. Muscovado is another raw cane sugar, but it has a higher moisture content, making it stickier and trickier to work with.
Use a different water/sugar ratio: For this recipe, I made rich syrup, otherwise known as a 2:1 ratio, 2 cups of sugar for 1 cup of water. You can use different ratios, like 1:1, a traditional simple syrup ratio, or semi-rich syrup, which calls for a 1.5:1 ratio, 1.5 cups of sugar for 1 cup of water. The higher the sugar amount, the thicker and sweeter the syrup.
Heat gently: Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly to ensure the sugar dissolves without burning. Avoid boiling the mixture, as it can affect the flavor and consistency.
Cool before using: Allow the syrup to cool completely before using it in drinks or recipes. This helps to achieve the desired consistency and prevents dilution in cold beverages.
Use less syrup: This rich syrup is thicker and sweeter. Use less than regular simple syrup. Adjust based on personal taste.

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