Cardamom Orange Simple Syrup with Coconut Sugar

I was intrigued by an orange cardamom cold brew post I saw on Pinterest, why had I never considered this combination? I love the flavor of cardamom, so it was only a natural to use the flavors as inspiration for a simple syrup recipe. A few weeks ago, I bought coconut palm sugar and have been planning on trying simple syrup. This recipe uses half coconut sugar and half regular sugar. Feel free to use all regular sugar if you don't have coconut on hand.

I'm using this in milky black tea as a sweetener and will definitely use it to make a Cardamom Orange Latte later this weekend! The orange flavor is surprisingly subtle once cooled which gives way for the stronger cardamom to shine through. I bet this would be great drizzled over a sponge cake to add an extra punch of flavor or drizzled over vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.

Cardamom Orange Simple Syrup with Coconut Sugar

Inspired by 10th Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1/2 C coconut sugar
• 1/2 C granulated sugar
• Zest of 1 organic orange
• 6 cardamom pods, crushed, or about 25 cardamom seeds
• 1 C water

Method

1. Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring mixture to a boil, then simmer for about a minute.
3. Strain syrup and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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Lavender Cinnamon Simple Syrup + Soda

I made this syrup to drizzle over a simple cake I made on a whim. I spotted a jar of lavender in my pantry and ran with the inspiration! I must admit, while I've had that jar in my pantry and have several stashed recipes that call for lavender, this was my first time actually using lavender (though not the first time tasting it). This syrup is a little florally and a little spicy from the cinnamon and I love it! I'm even enjoying a glass of lavender cinnamon soda as I type :)

Lavender Cinnamon Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1/4 C water
• 1/4 C sugar
• 1/4 tsp food grade lavender
• 1 cinnamon stick

Method

1. In a small saucepan, combine the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for no more than 5 minutes.
2. Remove cinnamon stick and strain solids. Note: I like to keep the lavender flowers if using over a cake as the flowers act as a bit of a garnish.

Serving ideas

• Drizzle over an entire cake or individual slices to add an extra layer of flavor and moisture.
• Serve as a soda drink by combining 1 tbsp syrup per 6oz club soda.
• Sweeten up a glass of iced or hot tea.
• Swirl into a yogurt and granola parfait.

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chocolate simple syrup

I used the last of my simple syrup making a cup of my favorite cold brewed coffee and instead of making another batch of plain syrup, I thought a chocolate version would be an interesting twist and nice change. You know, give my cuppa more of a mocha feel than latte. The result is a subtly chocolate flavor with my coffee, but it's nice! On its own, the syrup is super sweet and distinctly chocolate-y, but it mellows out when diluted with coffee concentrate and milk. At the end of the day, this may just be a watery Hershey's chocolate syrup, but feels more grown-up and less gluttonous than getting your chocolate fix from something normally reserved for the sundae bar.

Chocolate Simple Syrup in a Jar

Chocolate Simple Syrup

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• splash almond extract

Method

1. In a saucepan, combine the ingredients and cook over medium to medium high heat until the mixture starts to boil. Remove from heat, let cool, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Chocolate Simple Syrup served with coffee

Serving Ideas:

• Swirled into coffee as sweetener
• Served with yogurt and granola
• Drizzled over ice cream or affogato
• Poured over a simple layer cake for additional moisture and flavor

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