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Coconut syrup being poured over a plate of pancakes
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Coconut Syrup

This easy Coconut Syrup Recipe tastes like a little trip to Hawaii. Pour it over pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream, or stir it into your favorite drinks.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Syrup
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Keyword: Coconut Syrup
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 can unsweetened coconut milk (13.5 ounces)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 5 ounces plain Greek yogurt (or coconut or vanilla flavored)
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients in a heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, whisking often.
    Sugar and coconut milk in a sauce pan
  • When syrup comes to a boil, reduce heat slightly and continue to boil for 5 minutes, whisking constantly.
    If it starts to boil up too high, remove from the heat and allow the mixture to recede before placing over the heat again. Reduce heat if necessary.
    Coconut milk, sugar, corn syrup, and Greek yogurt mixed together in a saucepan
  • Remove syrup from heat and allow to cool to room temperature. If you want to have thicker syrup, place in the refrigerator until cooled.
    Coconut syrup in a clear pitcher
  • Serve over pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream, or in your favorite drinks.
    Coconut syrup being poured over a plate of pancakes

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Notes

  • The syrup will look thin at first but thickens as it cools.
  • Refrigerate for 30 to 40 minutes if you want it thicker faster.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
  • If the syrup gets too thick in the fridge, microwave a small amount for 5 to 10 seconds and stir.
  • For extra coconut flavor, add a small splash of coconut extract.
  • If using sweetened coconut milk, reduce the sugar.
  • The Greek yogurt can be left out, but the syrup will be less creamy.
  • For a lighter, foamier syrup, stir in a small amount of baking soda after removing it from the heat. Use a large saucepan because it will bubble up.
  • This recipe makes about 28 ounces total, or roughly 2.3 ounces per serving.
  • For drinks, use this syrup in coffee, dirty soda, lemonade, mocktails, or smoothies. For a thinner drink syrup, make a coconut simple syrup with sugar, warm water, and coconut extract.

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg