Homemade Vanilla Syrup & Caramel Macchiato


Brrr!  How’s the weather where you are?

It is frigid where I am plus, I got a Nespresso for Christmas, so it’s the perfect time to settle in with a cup of coffee and a great book.

And by cup of coffee, I mean it’s time to start making fancy coffees at home!!!  Hooray!

I decided to start with my coffee shop favorite – a caramel macchiato!  To make that, I needed vanilla syrup.  And because of coldness, that was definitely not happening, so I made my own and then made my macchiato!

The vanilla syrup is perfect!  It packs a vanilla punch with an amazing depth of flavor because of the brown sugar.


Plus – it was the perfect addition to my macchiato!  I must admit – I have made a lot of these yummy coffees since Christmas!

Want more drinks to warm you up?

Homemade Vanilla Syrup
Adapted from Genius Kitchen

1 cup water
2/3 cup white sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Simmer, stirring frequently until the sugar is dissolved.

Cool and store in an airtight container.


Caramel Macchiato

2/3 cup cashew milk (or milk of choice)
2 ounces espresso
1-2 tablespoons vanilla syrup
1 tablespoon salted caramel sauce

Heat the milk (froth if desired).  Stir the vanilla syrup and half the caramel sauce into the hot milk.  Pour into a coffee mug.

Carefully add the espresso to the center of the coffee.  Drizzle with remaining caramel sauce and enjoy.

Comments

  1. What is a Nespresso? Your coffee sounds wonderful.

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    1. It's an at home espresso machine - like a Kureig, only not!

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  2. Fancy coffee at home sounds so fun, and caramel coffee is the best!

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  3. You had my attention at caramel and homemade vanilla syrup too!

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  4. Perfect for cool days - love it.

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