Description
Cafe de olla syrup is a thick, spiced syrup inspired by traditional Mexican café de olla. Made with piloncillo, cinnamon, cloves, and strong coffee, it’s perfect for sweetening drinks, drizzling over breakfast, or giving as a gift.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups water
¾ cup piloncillo (or dark brown sugar)
1 cinnamon stick (preferably Ceylon)
3 whole cloves
1 star anise (optional)
1 strip dried orange peel
½ cup strong brewed Mexican coffee
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, combine water, piloncillo, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and orange peel.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve piloncillo.
3. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes until it reduces slightly.
4. Add the brewed coffee and simmer another 5 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and let steep for 10 minutes.
6. Strain through cheesecloth or mesh sieve into a jar.
7. Stir in vanilla extract if using. Let cool before sealing.
Notes
Store syrup in a glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Great in coffee, cocktails, or over pancakes.
Add chili, vanilla bean, or lemon peel for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tbsp
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg