Ready in less than 5 minutes and with a delicious caramel taste, this Coconut sugar syrup is an easy syrup to make using only coconut palm sugar and water.
From sweetening drinks to drizzling pancakes, this syrup is a delicious substitute for sugar syrup!

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Why make this syrup?
Coconut sugar syrup is a great alternative for those who want to avoid using table sugar. It causes a slightly smaller spike in blood sugar than regular table sugar and also retains more nutrients, making it a bit healthier.
This syrup:
- It’s thicker than regular simple syrup, so it’s great for sweetening boba tapioca pearls,
- It has a delicious caramel taste, similar to brown sugar syrup;
- It’s easy to do; i
- It’s a great choice for adding sweetness to coffees and teas, especially ice cream!
Ingredients
This syrup uses 2 easy to find ingredients:
- water I like to use filtered water for my syrup recipes.
- Coconut sugar

Want to transform this syrup into a coconut syrup? Add 2 teaspoons of coconut extract.
how to do it
This recipe takes less than 5 minutes to make.

In a clean microwave-safe bowl, add water.

Add coconut sugar. Stir to combine.

Heat in the microwave for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture boils.

Stir for about 10 seconds: the coconut sugar should be completely dissolved in the water.
Expert advice
- foam There will be some foam after boiling which will probably disappear after cooling the syrup. If not, strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer. You can also scoop it out with a spoon.
- Spoiled coconut sugar. If you use coconut sugar that hasn’t been stored properly, it can give you a syrup with unpleasant flavors and a strange smell. Be sure to always keep open coconut sugar away from sunlight and tightly sealed, preventing the ingredient from having any contact with moisture.
Recipes to use this syrup
Want some ideas on where to use coconut sugar syrup? Try these coffees and teas:
You can also sprinkle it on pancakes, waffles and even French toast:
storage
Coconut syrup will keep longer if stored in the refrigerator. After cooling, pour the syrup into a clean jar or container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator when not in use.
It is kept for about 3 months. If any mold is detected or the syrup starts to look cloudy, it is best to discard it and make a new one, as the syrup may not be safe for consumption.

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Coconut sugar syrup
Ready in less than 5 minutes and with a delicious aftertaste of caramel, this one Coconut sugar syrup it’s a great alternative to sugar syrup using just coconut palm sugar and water.
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Ingredients
Instructions
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In a clean microwave-safe bowl, add water.
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Add coconut sugar to the water. Stir to combine.
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Heat in the microwave for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture boils.
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Stir for about 10 seconds: the coconut sugar should be completely dissolved in the water.
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Wait for the syrup to cool before storing. It can be kept for up to 3 months in the fridge.
notes
foam There will be some foam after boiling which will probably disappear after cooling the syrup. If not, strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer. You can also scoop it out with a spoon.
Spoiled coconut sugar. If you use coconut sugar that hasn’t been stored properly, it can give you a syrup with unpleasant flavors and a strange smell. Be sure to always keep open coconut sugar away from sunlight and tightly sealed, preventing the ingredient from having any contact with moisture.
nutrition
Service: 1spoonCalories: 37kcalCarbohydrates: 10gSodium: 23mgSugar: 7gCalcium: 0.3mg