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How to make cardamom syrup for coffee! This cardamom simple syrup recipe is so easy and perfect to add to a latte or cocktail! It's made with whole cardamom pods so it's full of flavor. I know you're going to love this cardamom syrup recipe!
Servings: 16 servings
Equipment you may need
- funnel
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (237 ml) water
- 20-25 green cardamom pods - see note below for using ground cardamom
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract - optional
- pinch salt - optional
Instructions
- If using whole cardamom pods, crush pods in a mortar and pestle or with the flat side of a knife. They should be open with the seeds inside visible.20-25 green cardamom pods
- Bring water and cardamom to a boil in a small saucepan over medium high heat.1 cup water
- Once boiling, remove from heat and let sit for 15-20 minutes to allow cardamom to steep into the hot water.
- Add sugar and bring back up to medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves completely.1 cup granulated sugar
- Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt (if using). Let syrup cool completely, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to an airtight container or bottle.1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, pinch salt
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Notes
How to make cardamom syrup with ground cardamom: You can use 2 teaspoons of ground cardamom for this cardamom simple syrup, although I do prefer the flavor of fresh cardamom. If you use ground cardamom, you’ll need to pour your finished syrup through a coffee filter or cheesecloth to make sure the cardamom powder doesn’t seep through into your syrup.
Storage: You can store your cardamom vanilla syrup in an 8-ounce swing-top bottle, or just a mason jar or any other airtight container. If it's an airtight, sturdy container, your cardamom syrup should last at least two weeks in the fridge.
Freezing: I recommend freezing cooled cardamom syrup in ice cube trays and then storing in freezer bags so that it's ready whenever you want it!
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