Coconut Simple Syrup Recipe (2024)

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This homemade coconut simple syrup is perfect for co*cktails, iced coffee, tea and desserts. This recipe is so easy, you will never buy simple syrup again! In this guide I include variations for making coconut simple syrup with honey or maple syrup (paleo) and I share a keto friendly alternative!

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I’ve been making my own simple syrups for some time now and really love how easy they are to make. I use them often for my morning coconut matcha latte and in my coconut iced coffee.

Recently, I tried a coconut latte from the coffee shop and fell in love with the soft coconut flavor that the beverage had from the coconut simple syrup. I decided that I needed to make this simple syrup at home for my homemade coffee, treats and co*cktails. Below you’ll learn how to make coconut simple syrup with sugar, honey and erythritol. Each variation has a slightly different flavor from the other, but they are all solid choices for adding coconut flavored syrup to your drinks.

Coconut Simple Syrup Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar (or equal parts honey or erythritol)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (you can also take a deeper dive on shredded coconut – how to find the right stuff to buy, how to make it, etc.)
  • (optional) 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • (optional) 1/8 teaspoon xanthin gum to thicken the keto version

How To Make Coconut Simple Syrup

For this recipe you will need 1 cup of water, one cup of organic white sugar, and 1/2 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut. You may also add a 1/2 teaspoon of coconut extract if you’d like to add more coconut flavor to this syrup.

Start by bringing the water to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in the sugar and shredded coconut and allow the mixture to gently simmer for 3-5 minutes. Once the sugar dissolves and the coconut has simmered in the syrup for at least 2 minutes, remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool.

Then, use a mesh strainer and pour the simple syrup through the strainer into a container. Reserve the sweetened coconut for desserts or baking. You can also dehydrate the sweet flakes to make sweetened coconut flakes!

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Variations:

Paleo Coconut Simple Syrup

This method uses honey or maple syrup to sweetened the simple syrup. For this method you will simmer 1 cup of water with 1 cup of honey in a small saucepan. Add in the 1/2 cup of shredded coconut and simmer and turn off the heat. Let the mixture sit until it cools.

Strain the coconut from the syrup and store the syrup in a mason jar or airtight container. Use for your favorite paleo tropical co*cktails!

Keto Coconut Simple Syrup

This method uses erythritol to sweetened the simple syrup. If you’d like the syrup to thicken, you will need to add a thickener like xanthin gum. For this method you will simmer 1 cup of water with 1 cup of erythritol in a small saucepan. Add in the 1/2 cup of shredded coconut and simmer. Once the sugar dissolves, add in the xanthin gum and whisk vigorously. Once the xanthin gum is dissolved, remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool.

Strain the coconut from the syrup and store the syrup in a mason jar or airtight container. Use for your favorite keto hot or cold drinks.

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FAQ

How do you make a rich simple syrup with coconut?

Rich simple syrups are traditionally sweeter than simple syrup. To make rich simple syrup you will follow the recipe, but you will use two cups of sugar instead of one. Make sure to simmer the liquid long enough for all the sugar to dissolve.

Can you substitute white sugar with other natural sugars?

Yes! I’ve made simple syrup with coconut sugar, date sugar, and raw sugar and all tasted wonderful. Note that coconut sugar will make this simple syrup very dark in color.

Can I double this recipe?

Yes. Use two cups water to two cups sugar and one cup of shredded coconut. Then follow the instructions as written in the recipe card below.

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This easy coconut simple syrup is made with natural ingredients and pairs perfectly with coconut cream to make delicious tropical co*cktails or iced coffee! I used real shredded coconut to give this syrup a rich coconut flavor that tastes delicious in any beverage.

  • Author: Tiffany Marie
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Condiments
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar (or equal parts honey or erythritol)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • (optional) 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • (optional) 1/8 teaspoon xanthin gum to thicken the keto version

Instructions

  1. Use a small-medium size sauce pan and bring the water to a boil over medium heat.
  2. Add in the sugar and shredded coconut and simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat and let it cool completely.
  4. Once cooled, strain the coconut from the syrup and pour the coconut simple syrup into a jar or container.

Store the syrup in the refrigerator for up to a month.

Variations:

Paleo: Follow the instructions as written, but substitute honey or maple syrup in place of the sugar.

Keto: Follow the instructions as written, but substitute erythritol in place of the sugar and add in 1/8 tsp of xanthin gum to the mixture after the sugar dissolves. Whisk in the xanthin gum and stir until it dissolves. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool.

Nutrition Facts

  • Serving Size: 1 Tbsp
  • Calories: 48
  • Carbohydrates: 13g

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FAQs

How to make simple syrup formula? ›

The current USP guidelines is 850 grams of sucrose and 450 ml of water which will create one litre of syrup. To make 2:1, just add 2 cups of sugar and 1 cup water to a pot and gently heat until all of the sugar is dissolved. There is no need to boil the mixture, it will readily dissolve when slightly hot to the touch.

How to do coconut syrup? ›

Whisk together coconut milk and sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium-high; cook, whisking often, until sugar is dissolved and mixture is emulsified, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely, about 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

How to make long lasting simple syrup? ›

You could either use a 1:1 sugar to water ratio or a 2:1 sugar to water ratio. The the 1:1 ratio is less sweet, thinner and needs to be kept in the fridge. On the other hand, the 2:1 sugar to water ratio is a bit thicker in texture, it's also sweeter and because it has a high sugar content it's shelf stable.

How much simple syrup do I substitute for sugar? ›

One teaspoon of granulated white sugar equals about 1.5 teaspoons of simple syrup. If your recipe calls for a teaspoon of simple syrup, you might want to drop in only about two-thirds of a teaspoon of the granulated variety.

What are the steps to making syrup? ›

The five steps involved from start to finish are: (1) preparing for the season; (2) determining WHEN to tap; (3) identifying the trees to be tapped and tapping them, (4) collecting the sap and processing (boiling/evaporating) it; (5) filtering, grading and packing the syrup.

How to make syrup formula? ›

It is prepared by dissolving 85 g of sucrose in enough purified water to make 100 mL of syrup. The resulting preparation generally requires no additional preservation if it is to be used soon; in the official syrup, preservatives are added if the sucrose concentration is less than 85% or syrup is to be stored.

What is coconut syrup made of? ›

Coconut syrup is a delicious natural sweetener, made from the nectar of coconut palm flowers. This nectar is found inside the blossoms of the coconut palm tree.

Is coconut syrup healthy? ›

Sugar-free coconut syrup contains high amounts of potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iron as well as 17 different amino acids. One of the lesser-known benefits of coconut nectar syrup is that it contains low amounts of fructose.

Why did my simple syrup turn hard? ›

Simple syrup crystallizes when enough of the sugar molecules stick to one another that they become insoluble in the water. In a syrup prepared with a high 2:1 ratio of sugar to water (often referred to as a rich syrup), the chance of sugar molecules clustering and crystallizing is high.

Do I need to refrigerate simple syrup? ›

Refrigerating simple syrup extends its shelf life and slows the future growth of bacteria. You can keep it at room temperature, but it will go bad much faster. If you plan use up it up within a few days, it can be stored at room temperature. Otherwise I highly recommend storing it in the fridge or freezer.

Why is my homemade simple syrup not thickening? ›

Add 1 tbsp (14 g) of powdered gelatin to your syrup.

Use a powdered, flavorless gelatin and stir it in with a wooden spoon for about 2 minutes. Make sure you let it dissolve completely so that you can't see any of the powder left in your syrup. Flavorless gelatin won't change the taste of your syrup.

How do you calculate simple syrup? ›

One part sugar to one part water (1:1)

1:1 syrup can be made by shaking sugar and room-temperature water together in a sealed container, so it is appropriately known as 'simple syrup'.

What is the formula of simple syrup? ›

Instead of the traditional one part sugar to one part water, it calls for two parts sugar to one part water (2:1).

Why did my simple syrup mold? ›

One final tip, don't store simple syrup with a speed pour in the bottle. Even that small access to air will expedite the growth of mold. Always cover it when not using.

What is the chemical formula of sugar syrup? ›

Sucrose | C12H22O11 | CID 5988 - PubChem.

What are the methods of simple syrup? ›

Add water to sucrose in a beaker and heat on water bath until sucrose dissolves add sufficient boiling water to produce the final volume. 2. Filter hot syrup through cotton wool . Cool the syrup and preservatives may be added for stability.

What is the concentration of sugar to be used in simple syrup? ›

The pharmacopoeial syrups have a high concentration of sucrose (66.7 % W/W according to IP or approx 85%W/V according to U.S.P), which is necessary for stability. Stronger solutions tend to crystallize and dilute solutions can support microbial growth. Therefore at 66.7%W/W, simple syrup acts as a self- preservative.

What is the molecular formula of syrup? ›

Corn syrup is a viscous odorless colorless liquid, more dense than water. It is an aqueous solution of glucose (C6H12O6), maltose (C12H22O11, dimer of glucose) and other substances derived by hydrolysis of cornstarch.

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