Almond Syrup
An almond syrup recipe made with toasted sliced almonds, sugar and a splash of almond extract. Nutty, sweet and made for iced lattes and homemade sodas.
Servings 12 servings
Calories 68kcal
Cost $2
Equipment
- 1 Skillet
- 1 Small saucepan
- 1 Fine mesh strainer
- 1 Glass bottle or jar with lid
Ingredients
For the Syrup
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds raw or blanched, unsalted
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200 g
- 1 cup water 240 ml
- 1/2 tsp almond extract added off the heat
- 1 pinch fine salt
Instructions
Toast the Almonds
- Warm a dry skillet over medium heat.
- Add the sliced almonds and stir constantly for about 4 minutes, until golden and fragrant.
Make the Syrup
- Add the sugar, water, salt and toasted almonds to a small saucepan.
- Heat over medium-low heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat, cover, and steep for 30 minutes.
- Pour through a fine mesh strainer lined with a coffee filter or cheesecloth for a clearer syrup.
- Stir in the almond extract.
- Cool, pour into a clean bottle, seal and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Contains tree nuts. Label clearly and keep away from anyone with a nut allergy. Use toasted almonds plus a little extract for the best flavor. Discard if sour, oily or stale.
Nutrition
Serving: 30ml | Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 16.5g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 5mg | Sugar: 16.3g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.1mg
