Hazelnut Simple Syrup is a rich, nutty syrup made with toasted hazelnuts, sugar, and a touch of vanilla. It takes about 15 minutes of hands-on time and tastes far better than store-bought versions. Stir it into coffee, lattes, hot chocolate, and cocktails, or drizzle it over pancakes, oatmeal, and ice cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: About 1 cup (16 tablespoons)
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (70 g) raw hazelnuts
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the hazelnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 10 to 12 minutes, until fragrant and the skins start to crack.
- Wrap the warm hazelnuts in a clean kitchen towel and rub them to remove most of the skins. Don’t worry if a few remain.
- Roughly chop the hazelnuts, or crush them lightly with the bottom of a pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and salt over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the chopped hazelnuts and bring to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes, without letting it boil hard.
- Remove from the heat, cover, and steep for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a clean jar or bottle, pressing lightly on the nuts. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Cool completely, then cover and refrigerate.
Notes
- Toast the nuts: Toasting is what gives the syrup its deep, roasted flavor. Don’t skip it.
- Skins are optional: Removing most of the skins reduces bitterness, but a few won’t hurt.
- Use the nuts again: Save the strained hazelnuts and stir them into oatmeal, sprinkle them over yogurt, or bake them into cookies.
- Quick version: Use 2 teaspoons of hazelnut extract and skip the nuts, adding it after the syrup cools.
- How much to use: Use 1 to 2 tablespoons per 8 ounces of coffee.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.
- Allergy note: This syrup contains tree nuts.
- Flavor ideas: Replace half the sugar with brown sugar for a caramel flavor, or add a pinch of cinnamon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/hazelnut-simple-syrup/
