There are many different variations of syrup that can be made, and most start with a basic recipe. The syrup can be added to milk or other beverages, or drizzled into breakfast dishes and desserts. You can also make your own version of corn syrup. Here are some ideas to consider.
Ingredients
Basic Syrup
Produce 500 ml of syrup
- 250 g sugar
- 250 ml water
Fruity Milk Syrup
Produces 750 ml of syrup
- 500 g sugar
- 250 ml water
- 2.5 g unsweetened fruit-flavored drink powder
Corn Syrup
Produces 750 ml of syrup
- 235 g whole corn
- 625 ml water
- 450 g sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 vanilla bean
Step
Method 1 of 4: Basic Syrup
Step 1. Mix water with sugar
Stir the water and sugar mixture in a small high-rise saucepan. Boil on medium-high heat.
- Start with cold water.
- The comparisons in this recipe will result in a thick syrup that's perfect for making cold fruit drinks, cocktails, and candied fruit.
- To make a medium-thick syrup that's perfect for iced tea and hot drinks, change the ratio to two parts water and one part sugar.
- To make a thin syrup to use as a dessert coating, change the ratio to three parts water and one part sugar.
Step 2. Bring the mixture to a boil
Stir the mixture while simmering until the sugar dissolves.
- Use medium-high heat to high, and stir with a wooden or plastic stirring spoon.
- The mixture will take 3-5 minutes to get very boiling.
- Check to see if the sugar has dissolved by scooping up a small amount of the mixture with a spoon. If sugar crystals are still visible, boil the syrup a little longer.
Step 3. Reduce the heat to allow the mixture to simmer slowly
Use low heat and let the mixture simmer steadily for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
If you want to make the syrup flavorful, add flavorings while the syrup is slowly simmering. Liquid ingredients, such as lime juice or fresh lemon, can be added directly and mixed into the syrup. Solids, such as orange zest, mint leaves, or cinnamon sticks, should be wrapped in a cheesecloth tied and steeped in syrup while simmering slowly
Step 4. Cool
Remove the syrup from the stove, and cool to room temperature.
Do not store syrup in the refrigerator during the cooling stage. Instead, place it on a table to cool itself to room temperature
Step 5. Immediately use or save
You can use the syrup right away in a recipe or pour the syrup into a sealed container and store it in the refrigerator for later use.
The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for 1-6 months
Method 2 of 4: Fruity Milk Syrup
Step 1. Mix water with sugar
Stir the water and sugar mixture in a small high-rise saucepan. Boil over medium-high heat.
- Start with cold water for best results.
- Make sure the saucepan has high edges so the syrup doesn't overflow.
Step 2. Boil the mixture for 30-60 seconds
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, simmer constantly for 1 minute.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugar.
- Make sure the sugar is dissolved before removing the syrup from the stove. If sugar crystals are still visible in the syrup, simmer a little longer.
Step 3. Cool
Remove the syrup base from the stove, and cool to room temperature.
Let the syrup cool down on its own to room temperature; Do not store immediately in the refrigerator
Step 4. Add the drink powder, then mix well
Once the syrup has reached room temperature, add the unsweetened fruit-flavored drink powder, and stir until well combined.
Use whatever flavor you want. Since powdered drinks are made to dissolve in drinks, they should dissolve in syrup without any problems
Step 5. Add the syrup to the milk
Mix 1 tablespoon of flavored syrup into 250 ml of cold milk. Add more or less, to taste.
The remaining syrup can be stored in a sealed glass bottle in the refrigerator for about 1 month
Method 3 of 4: Corn Syrup
Step 1. Cut the corn
Use a sharp kitchen knife to cut the fresh whole corn into 2.5 cm pieces.
- This step is a bit difficult. You will need a large, sharp knife to cut the corn. When cutting, lean on the blade to add weight and more pressure to the cut. Be careful not to hurt yourself.
- This corn flavor is just an option. Store-bought corn syrup doesn't taste like corn. So if you want a result that's more like store-bought syrup, skip the corn-related steps, and use 310ml of water instead of 625ml. The ingredients and other steps remain the same.
Step 2. Boil corn and water over medium-high heat until high
Place the corn and cold water in a medium saucepan. Boil until boiling.
Start with cold water for best results
Step 3. Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer slowly
As soon as the water starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium, and let the water boil slowly. Boil for about 30 minutes.
- Don't cover the saucepan.
- When you're done, the amount of water should be reduced by half from the initial amount.
Step 4. Strain the water
Pour the water and corn through a sieve. Collect the corn-flavored water, and pour it back into the sauce pan.
You can use corn in other recipes or throw it away
Step 5. Add sugar and salt to corn flavored water
Add the sugar and salt to the water, and stir until dissolved.
Step 6. Add vanilla to the mixture
Scrape the vanilla seeds from the skins, and place them in the sauce pan.
- For a stronger vanilla flavor, add the vanilla rind to the syrup mixture as well.
- If you don't have vanilla seeds, substitute 1 tsp (5 ml) of vanilla extract.
Step 7. Simmer the mixture slowly for 30-60 minutes
Let the mixture simmer slowly over medium to medium-low heat, until all the sugar has dissolved and the mixture has thickened.
When you're done, the syrup mixture should be thick enough to stick to the back of the mixing spoon
Step 8. Cool
Allow to cool to room temperature until the corn syrup is at room temperature.
Do not refrigerate the corn syrup at this stage
Step 9. Use immediately or refrigerate
You can use corn syrup right away, or store it in a closed container for several months.
- Save the corn syrup along with the vanilla seed coat.
- If sugar crystals start to form over time, heat in the microwave with a little water until warm. Stir to dissolve the sugar crystals, then use as usual.
Method 4 of 4: Additional Syrup Recipe
Step 1. Add vanilla flavor to the syrup base
You can add vanilla seeds or extract to your basic syrup recipe to make a syrup that's perfect for dessert.
Step 2. Make the ginger-flavored syrup
Adding sliced fresh ginger to a simple syrup recipe can create a delicious, spicy syrup that goes well with sparkling water or hot tea.
Step 3. Make fruit syrup
Most fruit syrups are fairly easy to make. Add fruit juice or jam to the recipe while the syrup mixture is slowly simmering.
- Try the sweet strawberry syrup. Fresh strawberries, water and sugar are mixed to make a syrup that's perfect for adding to pancakes, waffles, ice cream, and a variety of sweet dishes.
- Make lemon syrup to add to drinks or food. Lemon syrup can be made from fresh lemons, sugar and water. You can also make a lemon syrup version that uses tartaric acid.
- Choose lime syrup. For a different citrus-flavored syrup alternative to standard lemon syrup, add a squeeze of fresh lime juice to a simple syrup recipe.
- Make blueberry syrup. Add blueberries to a simple syrup recipe to make a syrup you can drizzle on breakfast and desserts.
- Use apricot syrup as a mixture in a variety of foods and drinks. Ripe apricots, cointreau, lemon juice, and sugar can be mixed to make an elegant rich syrup, which can be used in baked goods, cooking, and beverages.
- Try cherry syrup. A tangy sweet cherry syrup can be made using sugar, lemon juice, lime juice, vanilla seeds, and fresh cherries.
- Make a unique, rich-tasting fig syrup. Gently boil figs in brandy or sherry long enough until the alcohol is gone. Stir the thick syrup before use.
- Make delicious grape syrup. Concord wine can be mixed with light corn syrup and sugar to make a unique syrup with a familiar taste.
Step 4. Use the edible flowers to make a sweet, fragrant syrup
There are several flowers you can add to the syrup.
- Try rose syrup or rose syrup and cardamom. The syrup can be made from rose water, rose essence, and organic rose petals.
- You can also make violet syrup from fresh organic violets.
Step 5. Extract real maple syrup from a nearby maple tree
This process involves collecting and filtering maple sap. Maple sap is then processed by boiling to become a syrup.
Alternatively, make artificial maple syrup using flavorings or maple extract
Step 6. Try making a coffee flavored syrup
By adding a strong coffee brew and rum or lime juice to a basic syrup recipe, you can create a syrup with a rich, deep flavor that is the perfect addition to cakes or milk.
Step 7. Make the chocolate syrup
Unsweetened cocoa can make a simple syrup into a delicious addition to milk or ice cream.
Step 8. Use the tea leaves to make a syrup suitable for iced tea
By adding tea leaves to the syrup, you can make iced tea sweet without compromising the taste of the tea.
Step 9. Make the orgeat syrup
This special syrup is a key component of a drink called "mai tai," and can be made from almond powder, sugar, vodka, water, and rosewater.
Step 10. Serve the homemade seasoned apple cider syrup
This syrup is an interesting alternative to maple syrup, and can be served with French toast, pancakes or waffles. This syrup gets its flavor from apple cider, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
