Almond Syrup For Flavored Coffee Recipes

HOMEMADE FLAVORED COFFEE SYRUPS

Steps:

• Combine the water, sugar and honey into a small sauce pot on the stove.
• With a knife, carefully open the vanilla bean and scrape out all the seeds. Place the seeds into the pot, along with the entire remaining vanilla bean
• Turn heat to medum-low and stir constantly until the sugar dissolves (about 3-5 minutes)
• Remove from heat and allow to cool completely before placing in container (about 1 hour coolign time)
• Combine water, sugar and almond extract into a small saucepot on the stove. Heat over medium heat and allow to come to a full boil.
• Once boiling, reduce heat low to low and cook for additional 3-5 minutes before removing from heat and allowing to cool completely
• In a small pot, combine the water and sugar and heat over medium heat.
• Allow water sugar mixture to come to a boil, then stir in the coconut flakes (and coconut extract if using)
• Remove from heat and allow to sit in pot for 1 hour
• Strain liquid to remove coconut flakes. Place in a clean saucepot and bring to boil again. Remove from heat and allow to cool fully before placing in jar or container.

VANILLA-ALMOND COFFEE

Steps:

• Place coffee in a large jar with tight-fitting lid. Add extracts. Cover and shake well. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place or in the freezer. Prepare coffee as usual.

ALMOND SYRUP

Steps:

• Place almonds in a medium bowl and add 2 cups warm water. Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours. Transfer soaked almonds and water to a food processor and process until pureed, about 2 minutes.
• Pour puree into a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a bowl and press hard to extract as much liquid as possible. Pour 2 more cups warm water over almonds and press again to squeeze out more liquid. Discard solids.
• Pour almond milk through a fine sieve into a saucepan, add sugar, and stir to combine. Simmer over low heat until liquid reaches about 180 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 1 hour. Stir in almond extract.
• Pour syrup into a clean 1-quart glass bottle or jar, let cool, and cover. Syrup will last, refrigerated, for up to 3 months.

ALMOND JOY LATTE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 12 oz mug.
• Mix thoroughly.