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I learned how to make simple syrup with coconut sugar because I love the benefits of coconut sugar – but sometimes it just won’t dissolve! This easy simple syruprecipe solves that problem and creates a healthy, natural sweetener that can easily be used to sweeten foods and drinks.
By making a simple syrup with coconut sugar, I can make a liquid sweetener that has the benefits of coconut sugar, yet it still dissolves in the food or drink in which I’m adding it.
I made the switch to natural sweeteners several years ago because of the effects of processed sugar on the body. My favorite liquid sweetener is honey, and my favorite powdered sweetener is coconut sugar. I wanted to use coconut sugar as a liquid in a recipe, and thus this easy Coconut Sugar Simple Syrup recipe came to be.
If I’m baking, I normally use honey or maple syrup. I find that both of them give a slightly different taste to the foods, and that normally enhances the taste of my baked goods. Maple syrup works well in pumpkin or cinnamon recipes; honey can be used to sweeten fruity baked goods.
However, sometimes I don’t want the honey or maple flavor because they won’t work in the recipe. Take, for example, iced tea. I like honey in my hot tea, but not in my sweet tea. Homemade lemonade is another drink that is very delicious with a sweetener like coconut sugar simple syrup. Try making this Sparkling Raspberry Lemonade recipe with this coconut sugar simply syrup instead of liquid stevia.
As much as I love coconut sugar, it doesn’t dissolve very well. I do sprinkle some on my cereal, but it doesn’t fully dissolve in the milk. I don’t mind that in cereal, but I do want coconut sugar to dissolve in other foods and drinks.
COCONUT SUGAR BENEFITS
One of the reasons that I like coconut sugar is that it is not bitter. It’s also widely available, so I can pick it up at the store and not have to order it online.
Coconut sugar is made from the coconut palm tree, and it can also be called coconut palm sugar. Palm sugar, however, is from a different tree.
White sugar doesn’t have any nutrients, so it’s purely empty calories. Coconut sugar can’t be called a healthy food, but it does have minerals like iron and zinc.
It also has a dietary fiber called inulin. This fiber isn’t digested in your upper GI tract; it works sort of like a prebiotic to feed the good bacteria in your gut.
Coconut sugar is a lower glycemic index food than table sugar, which means that it won’t raise your blood sugar as high as white sugar.
Add water to a medium sized pan and bring to boil over high heat.
Turn heat down to medium and add coconut sugar. Stir frequently for 3-5 minutes or until the coconut sugar melts.
Remove from heat and let cool completely. You can use it immediately or store in the fridge in a mason jar.
Notes
To use, simply add this coconut sugar simple syrup to your drink and stir well. Since it's been dissolved in heated water, it will mix in your drinks and other recipes and not fall to the bottom like the granular version does.
As you can see from the photos, coconut sugar simple syrup is very dark. That doesn't matter when you use it in iced tea, but it will darken lemonade. It still tastes great, but it may not look as pretty.
Nutrition Facts
Coconut Sugar Simple Syrup
Amount Per Serving (3 tbsp)
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
Sodium 42mg2%
Carbohydrates 18g6%
Sugar 13g14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Granulated sugars: Most offer a 1:1 ratio to substitute. Liquid sweeteners: these are a bit more sweet and will add more liquid to your baked goods. Try using a 4:3 ratio. For every 1 cup of coconut sugar, use 3/4 cup liquid sweetener (maple syrup, honey etc.)
Its consistency resembles brown sugar, so make sure you give it a little extra time to dissolve or to combine with other ingredients when cooking or baking. You can use coconut sugar virtually anywhere you'd use cane sugar, including in your morning coffee or your favorite vegan dessert recipe.
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but cane sugar and coconut sugar aren't all that different — and neither of them is particularly good for you. They come from different plants, but they're made similarly and affect your body similarly, so there are no real health benefits, per se, to using one over the other.
Coconut Sugar's flavor profile is similar to Maple Syrup's and the glycemic index and calorie content are lower than Maple's. However, Maple Syrup's health benefits and refinement process naturally crown Maple the winner in this head to head!
How to Use Coconut Sugar in Recipes. In general, coconut sugar can replace white sugar using a 1:1 ratio in most recipes, says Roszkowski. However, she recommends grinding coconut sugar into smaller granules using a food processor or blender first.
All the sweet syrups contain around 20 per cent water and only 70 to 85 per cent sugars so they're always going to give you fewer kilojoules (Calories) and sugars than white or raw sugar which is 100 per cent sugar (sucrose).
It's also one of the easiest ingredients to make yourself—if you can boil water, you can make simple syrup. At its most basic, simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar dissolved in an equal volume of water.
No, triple sec is not the same as simple syrup. Triple sec is a type of clear, colorless liqueur made from orange peels and used to add a sweet and citrusy flavor to co*cktails. On the other hand, simple syrup is a basic co*cktail sweetener made by dissolving equal parts sugar and water.
Coconut sugar does contain a small amount of fiber in the form of inulin, which is prebiotic. Hence, it could be beneficial for gut health. Inulin is also effective at lowering inflammation and plasma lipid levels 7.
In terms of coconut as a sugar substitute, coconut palm sugar has a low glycemic index, but the American Diabetes Association notes that you should treat it the same as regular sugar because it contains the same amount of calories and carbs.
Eating a lot of sugar, including coconut palm sugar, can increase the risk of mouth infections and dental problems. This is because sugars contain high amounts of fermentable carbohydrates. People with diabetes are more prone to infections and gum disease.
Coconut palm sugar tends to retain most of the nutrients found in the coconut palm. It does contain calcium, iron, potassium, and zinc, albeit in very small amounts (2). On the other hand, stevia is believed to have zero to low calories and carbs, if any (10). ... Is coconut palm sugar a healthy sugar substitute?
You can opt for coconut sugar, honey, maple syrup, and agave nectar, which are some good and healthy options. Another good option is shakkar, an unprocessed sugar rich in nutrients like zinc, iron, potassium, and magnesium. You can also use jaggery to sweeten up your desserts and beverages.
Adding coconut sugar to your coffee is a delicious and natural way to sweeten your beverage without the use of table sugar. Not only will coconut sugar sweeten your coffee, but it will also add a slightly tropical flavor that your taste buds will adore.
In addition, coconut nectar is unrefined and offers its own natural flavor, so it has that in common with maple too, which makes it a great maple syrup replacement. It's not quite as sweet as pure maple syrup, but still, using it in a 1:1 ratio will work well.
When cooking with pure Vermont maple syrup, substitute 3/4 to one cup of maple syrup for every one cup of granulated white sugar. Decrease the liquid in your recipe by 2 to 4 tablespoons for each cup of syrup used.
Generally the ratio of sap to syrup for the sugar maple is 40 to 1 (40 gallons of sap yields one gallon of syrup). Other species of maple have lower concentrations of sugar in their sap. For example; it may require 60 gallons of box elder sap to produce one gallon of syrup.
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