Browned Butter Simple Syrup + Latte

A rich and fragrant browned butter simple syrup perfect for enhancing your favorite latte.

By @thecoffeecondiments

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 oz syrup
• 6 oz milk
• 2 shots espresso

Instructions

1. Brown your butter over medium/low heat. You will see the melted butter start to foam up and see brown flecks & will smell fragrant. At this point, have your sugar ready.
2. Once the butter is browned, add in your sugar and whisk until combined. Then add the water.
3. Heat on low, whisking until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Once dissolved, bring the mixture to a low boil for about 3 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat and add the salt and vanilla. Whisk to combine.
6. Add to a jar and place in the refrigerator overnight (it may be ready in about 5 hours).
7. Use a thin knife to pry the hardened butter off of the sides of the jar and remove. Pour the rest of the mixture into a strainer over another jar to remove the remaining chunks of butter.
8. Optional - scrape some of the browned butter bits and add to the simple syrup - immersion blend to combine.
9. Add to your favorite latte - I used 1 oz syrup, 6 oz milk, and 2 shots of espresso in my NitroPress for a delicious latte.