Coffee Flavor — Housewife's Whimsy

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Now that the weather has turned cold it means a lot more warm beverages! I have been making these simple syrups for a couple of years and I just love what they add. They are far less expensive to make than purchase. It is just as good, if not better than the store bought brands. They are really easy to make and will store in the fridge for a couple of months.All you need is one part water to one part sugar and a small amount of flavoring extract. If you like you can add some food coloring to represent your flavor. I make a large batch of syrup and then enjoy it for several months. Make sure you store in an air tight container in the refrigerator.My favorite combinations are Caramel Hot Chocolate and Peppermint Hot Chocolate. The plain syrup goes well in a cup of Tea. It gives you a slightly sweet flavor without the graininess of actual sugar.

Caramel Syrup Recipe:¾ Cup Sugar¾ Cup Water¼ Cup Caramel SauceMix on stove over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Pour into bottle and let cool completely before capping.

Plain Simple Syrup:1 Cup Sugar1 Cup WaterMix on stove over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Pour into bottle and let cool completely before capping.

Flavored Syrup:1 Cup Sugar1 Cup Water1 tsp Extract (Vanilla, Peppermint, Cinnamon, ect.)Food Coloring to match your flavor (optional)Mix on stove over low heat until sugar has dissolved. Pour into bottle and let cool completely before capping.(If you are making Vanilla you can slice a Vanilla bean lengthwise and put it in the pot while the syrup boils. Remove before you put it in the bottle.)