Almond Simple Syrup – Homemade almond syrup is perfect to put into all sorts of drinks and desserts! Made with just 3 simple ingredients in just a few minutes.
Almond Simple Syrup
A little over a year ago, I was at a macaron shop in Ann Arbor with some friends and I saw that their drink of the day was an almond latte. I figured I would give it a shot, figuring it was just a latte made with almond milk but I was pleasantly surprised to realize that it was actually a regular latte with almond simple syrup in it. It had such a nice, nutty flavor that gave it the perfect level of sweetness. Fast forward to today when I was thinking back to that drink and I decided to just figure out how to make it at home.
Now like all of my other simple syrup recipes, it has three main ingredients – water, sugar, and flavoring. Now I decided to go the simple route here and use almond extract but you could use real almonds in it like I did in my pistachio simple syrup recipe. I was going for simplicity and consistency by just using the the extract.
I am so excited to get to experiment and try this simple syrup in more recipes but I can definitively say that it was great in an almond latte and it was extactly the perfect flavor that I remembered. I had my latte with an earl grey macaron that I made and I felt like I was right back in that macaron shop.
Common Questions About Making Almond Simple Syrup
What is almond simple syrup?
Almond simple syrup is a homemade syrup made with almond extract, sugar, and water that is great to add to a variety of drinks or desserts.
What do you use almond simple syrup for?
There are so many things you can use almond syrup for including –
- Almond Latte
- Almond White Russian
- Coffee
- London Fog Tea Latte
- Almond Frappuccino
Should you refrigerate almond syrup?
Yes! Please keep refrigerated between uses.
How long does almond simple syrup last?
Simple syrup will last about 6 months in the refrigerator.
What other types of simple syrups can I make?
Some of my other favorite simple syrups include –
- Classic Simple Syrup
- Vanilla
- Cinnamon Dolce
- Mint
- Gingerbread
- Peppermint
- Lavender
- Toasted Marshmallow
- Pistachio
- Raspberry
Almond Simple Syrup
Almond Simple Syrup – Homemade almond syrup is perfect to put into all sorts of drinks and desserts! Made with just 3 simple ingredients in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Bring to a soft boil and cook until the sugar has dissolved, stirring the entire time.
- Transfer to a heat-proof container to cool to room temperature. Store in a refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
* If you want a thicker syrup, use 1/2 cup water.