Easy Cascara Simple Syrup Recipe
This homemade Cascara Simple Syrup is made by steeping dried coffee cherries with hot water and sugar to create a sweet, fruity syrup that tastes like cherry and raisin. It’s perfect for coffee, tea, lemonades, and sparkling water, and comes together in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Coffee Syrup Dispenser or Jar
- Fine Mesh Strainer
- Kettle
- Saucepan
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons cascara
- 200 mL water
- 3/4 cup sugar
Instructions
- Place the cascara in a small bowl.
- Heat your water to about 195° F (90°C) and pour it over the cascara.
- Let it steep for 5 minutes.
- Strain the liquid into a small saucepan, discarding the cascara.
- Add sugar and heat on medium high, stirring until dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to medium low.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
- Transfer the syrup to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate.
Notes
In the fridge this will keep for 2-3 weeks.