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    Home » Newest Recipes! » Sauces, Spices, Dressings and Condiments » Demerara Syrup

    Demerara Syrup

    Published: Oct 8, 2020 by Aubrey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This rich demerara simple syrup is made with demerara sugar, an unrefined sugar with an earthy caramel and molasses flavor. This syrup recipe is perfect for old fashioned cocktails, baking and even savory recipes!

    demerara syrup in bottle with lemon and orange in background

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    You have probably heard of simple syrup, a sweet sugar syrup that is typically used in cocktails or baking. Meet simple syrup’s fancy cousin, demerara sugar syrup! Demerara syrup is rich in flavor with molasses undertones that take things to the next level!

    Demerara syrup works well in island style cocktails such a rum punch or rum runner. It is also delicious in an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Take this simple syrup to the next level by making is spiced and add some clove, cinnamon and vanilla.

    Why this recipe works

    • Demerara simple syrup can be made in less than 5 minutes! No need for store bought syrup when you can make it yourself.
    • Delicious in cocktails, baking and even savory dishes! I love using demerara sugar syrup in my Whiskey Sour Mocktail and Cherry Manhattan. Demerara syrup can also be substituted for amaretto in my Red Sangria Recipe.
    • Demerara sugar syrup can be used in most recipes calling for simple syrup. It imparts an extra rich flavor, almost toffee-like. I love using it in my Cardmom Latte! It is also excellent drizzled on bread slathered with Pumpkin Seed Butter or Brazil Nut Butter.

    Ingredients to make this recipe

    • Demerara Sugar: You can buy demerara sugar in some specialty grocery stores. I purchased my unrefined demerara sugar online on Amazon. While not technically demerara syrup, if you need a demerara sugar substitute you can use turbinado sugar, muscovado sugar or brown sugar.
    • Water

    How to make demerara syrup

    1. In saucepan over medium heat, combine demerara sugar and water.
    2. Stir until sugar dissolves (2-3 minutes) and remove demerara syrup from heat.
    3. Cool demerara syrup before using or storing.

    What is demerara sugar?

    Demerara sugar is an unrefined sugar with a large course texture. It is amber brown in color and has undertones of molasses that yield a rich and toasty caramel, toffee mollasses flavor.

    Demerara sugar vs turbinado sugar

    • Demerara: Larger course grain. Rich caramel, molasses/toffee flavor. Slightly sticky texture.
    • Turbinado: Crystals are finer than demerara sugar but more course than granulated white sugar. Less sticky than demerara. Lighter caramel flavor.
    • Other: Other popular sugars include brown sugar, typically with a light or dark molasses flavor and muscovada sugar which has a strong molasses flavor.

    FAQ and expert tips

    What is demerara sugar used for?

    Demerara is known for its course texture and deep caramel flavor. It is excellent to make demerara syrup for cocktails, sprinkled on cakes, muffins or cupcakes and used in baking.

    Is brown sugar the same as Demerara?

    Brown sugar is more processed than demerara sugar which is unrefined. However, they both have a rich molasses flavor and can be exchanged in many applications such as syrups and in baking.

    What kind of sugar is used in an old fashioned?

    Many old fashioned recipes call for demerara syrup because of the rich molasses caramel flavor it imparts. It works well in many drinks and works especially well with spirits such a whiskey, bourbon and rum.

    Where to buy demerara syrup?

    Demerara syrup can be purchased on Amazon and in specialty grocery stores and many liquor stores.

    Looking for delicious cocktail recipes that use simple syrup?

    • Vodka Margarita
    • Red Sangria Recipe
    • Cherry Manhattan
    • Whiskey Sour Mocktail

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    demerara syrup in bottle with lemon and orange in background

    Demerara Syrup

    This rich demerara simple syrup is made with demerara sugar, an unrefined sugar with an earthy caramel and molasses flavor. This syrup recipe is perfect for old fashioned cocktails, baking and even savory recipes!
    5 from 110 votes
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    Course: syrup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 798kcal
    Author: Aubrey
    Cost: $5

    Equipment

    • Small sauce pan

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup demerara sugar
    • 1 cup water

    Instructions

    • In saucepan over medium heat, combine demerara sugar and water.
    • Stir until dissolved (2-3 minutes) and remove from heat.
    • Cool before using or storing.

    Notes

    Storage: Allow to fully cool. Store in airtight bottle or jar in refrigerator.
    Demerara Syrup Substitute:
    Simple Syrup: Granulated White Sugar
    Brown Sugar Simple Syrup: Light or dark brown sugar.
    Honey Simple Syrup: Honey
    Flavored Syrup Variations: You can add various additional flavors to the syrup such spices (cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg or vanilla), herbs (rosemary, basil or mint), floral (jasmine or lavender) or citrus (lime, lemon, orange).
    Excellent in a variety of cocktails such as a manhattan or old fashioned. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 798kcal | Carbohydrates: 200g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 58mg | Sugar: 198g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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    My name is Aubrey. I am a busy lawyer and momma. While I am passionate about both, I have a place in my heart for great food and want to share it with other food lovers!

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    Comments

    1. Paul

      September 14, 2022 at 4:18 pm

      Is this something that needs to be stored in the refrigerator or can it be bottled and stored in the liquor cabinet?

      Reply
      • Aubrey

        September 15, 2022 at 7:18 am

        It is best to store in the refrigerator.

        Reply
    2. Dan

      June 10, 2021 at 10:52 am

      5 stars
      I just made it. It’s really hard to mess up. Next time, I’d like to play with adding other flavors to it, like vanilla, or even almond extract.

      Reply
      • Aubrey

        June 10, 2021 at 6:04 pm

        Thanks Dan. Glad it was easy! I love those ideas!

        Reply
    3. Anita

      October 10, 2020 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      After trying this demerara syrup, I can’t imagine why anyone would use regular simple syrup again! The flavor from the demerara sugar was so much more complex. I used the syrup in my old fashioned and it was delicious. Highly recommend.

      Reply
      • Aubrey

        October 10, 2020 at 7:57 pm

        Thanks Anita!!! I cannot agree more. Demerara syrup has been a game changer for me. Cocktails, coffee – you name it! 🙂

        Reply
      • Tyler

        December 05, 2021 at 11:27 am

        5 stars
        Outstanding blend and flavor, cant mess it up.

        I use it in a variety of mixed drinks, and my daughter has suggested adding it to our pancake mix.

        Reply

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