Coconut Simple Syrup Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How long does coconut syrup last? ›

Product Storage: Refrigerate once opened. Store in refrigerator for up to two months. Unopened bottles can be stored without refrigeration for up to two years.

Coconut syrup is a delicious natural sweetener, made from the nectar of coconut palm flowers. This nectar is found inside the blossoms of the coconut palm tree.

Sugar-free coconut syrup contains high amounts of potassium, magnesium, zinc, and iron as well as 17 different amino acids. One of the lesser-known benefits of coconut nectar syrup is that it contains low amounts of fructose.

Unflavored syrup can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a month. However, flavored syrups (especially fruit-flavored) should be used within 2 weeks of when they're made. I usually keep mine in a mason jar but any airtight container with a good lid will work great.

Tips for Making Simple Syrup

To save time, heat the water first before adding the sugar. Don't bring the water to a boil. The water should be hot enough to dissolve the sugar completely, but you don't want to boil simple syrup for too long (or you'll end up with caramel). Cool the simple syrup completely.

Glycemic Index: Date Sugar vs. Coconut Sugar. For individuals concerned about blood sugar levels, date sugar may be a better option. Date sugar has a lower glycemic index compared to coconut sugar, meaning it causes a slower and more gradual rise in blood sugar levels.

Is Coconut Nectar Healthier than Honey? While both are natural sweeteners that can be enjoyed free of preservatives, honey has a very high glycemic index. Again, coconut nectar is a healthier option.

Coconut Sugar's flavor profile is similar to Maple Syrup's and the glycemic index and calorie content are lower than Maple's. However, Maple Syrup's health benefits and refinement process naturally crown Maple the winner in this head to head!

The principal carbohydrates of coconut sugar are sucrose (70–79%), glucose, and fructose (3–9% each). Coconut sugar also contains mannose, inositol and amino acids.

Potential Risks of Coconut Sugar

While coconut sugar contains very small amounts of minerals, antioxidants, and fiber, it is still high in calories. You would need to ingest so much coconut sugar for your body to use these nutrients that the calorie count would likely outweigh any nutritional benefit.

Is coconut sugar inflammatory? ›

Coconut sugar does contain a small amount of fiber in the form of inulin, which is prebiotic. Hence, it could be beneficial for gut health. Inulin is also effective at lowering inflammation and plasma lipid levels ⁷.

Stevia and monk fruit are both naturally derived from plants and some people feel they have a flavor very similar to regular sugar. The FDA says these sweeteners are “generally regarded as safe,” which means they are safe to use for their intended purpose.

2:1 simple syrup is much less prone to spoilage than 1:1 is, as the 1:1 ratio is much more hospitable to mold and bacteria.

If you see signs of crystallization, a cloudy appearance, or it has an off smell, it's best to toss out that simple syrup and make another batch. After all, it's just sugar water.

One final tip, don't store simple syrup with a speed pour in the bottle. Even that small access to air will expedite the growth of mold. Always cover it when not using.

Coconut flavoring oil typically has a shelf life of around 2-3 years if stored properly.

As it turns out, maple syrup does have a shelf life once opened, and mold is not as uncommon as we thought. StillTasty.com indicates that 100 percent pure maple syrup should keep for a year unopened in the pantry, a year opened in the refrigerator, and indefinitely in the freezer.

Pancake or breakfast syrup can be stored in a closed container, unopened or opened, in the pantry. It's best to use it within a year, but it will keep indefinitely.

Once open, if you keep the product refrigerated, it will last several months. If a thin layer of mold develops on an opened container of syrup, it can safely be removed and the syrup re-sterilized by bringing it briefly to 190° (a brief, light boil) and then rebottling it.