Coconut Syrup

5 from 4 votes

Make this homemade coconut syrup! Drizzle it on pancakes, stir it into cocktails, or top your desserts for sweet natural coconut flavor.

Cook Time15

Total Time15

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

14 ounces coconut milk use lite coconut milk for a thinner syrup, full fat for a thicker syrup
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract optional
pinch of salt optional

In a small saucepan over medium high heat, whisk together the 14 ounces coconut milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Add 1/4 teaspoon coconut extract and a pinch of salt, if using.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to as low as it will go and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure everything stays smooth. Syrup will thicken more as it cools.

Makes enough syrup for about 12 medium sized pancakes.