Homemade Dr Pepper Syrup Recipe
My Dr Pepper Syrup is easy to make and bursting with real cherry, warming spices, and a sweetness that won’t ache your teeth. Never crave the shop-bought kind again.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 strips each orange, lemon, and lime peel (about 6 strips total)
- 1 cup frozen cherries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 1 small piece fresh ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
To serve:
- sparkling water
- ice
Instructions
- Add brown sugar to a medium saucepan and heat over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes, or until edges start to melt.
- Pour in water and stir until all the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Add citrus peels, frozen cherries, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, fresh ginger, and the ground spices. Stir to combine.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. The syrup should be slightly thick and coat the back of a spoon. Remove from heat.
- Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clear jar or bottle to separate liquid from the solids. Leave to cool.
- To serve, add 1 tablespoon of Dr Pepper syrup to a glass of sparkling water with ice. Stir and adjust to taste.
Notes
- Keep your eye on the pot: Sugar melts FAST and can quickly turn from caramelized sweet goodness to a bitter burnt mess.
- Taste test for YOUR perfect sweetness: Everyone’s “sweet tooth” is different! Start with 1 tbsp, then taste test, and add more if you want it sweeter. You can also balance out the sweetness with a squeeze of lemon or lime. You’re in control.
Nutrition
Calories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 36mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.2mg
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