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    Ube Syrup

    Published: Feb 3, 2023 / Updated: Feb 3, 2023 by Adelyn

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    Homemade ube syrup is done within 5 minutes. This syrup is perfect for pancakes, waffles, and French Toast.

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    Why this recipe works

    • My Vanilla Syrup inspired this recipe. Ube is a unique flavor I highly recommend to anyone.
    • You can use this syrup for pancakes, waffles, crepes, and French toast. You can also drizzle the syrup on ice cream or hot cereal.
    • You can easily make it ahead of time. Please put this syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will last up to a month.
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    What goes into this recipe

    ingredients for making syrup.
    • Ube flavoring - this is the main ingredient for this recipe.
    • White Sugar
    • Brown Sugar
    • Water

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    How to make this recipe

    how to make syrup step 1.

    Step 1. Mix white sugar, brown sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for about 3-5 minutes. Do not stir at this time.  Remove from heat.

    How to make syrup step 2.

    Step 2. Stir in the ube flavoring and vanilla. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Substitutions

    • Pandan Flavoring - instead of ube flavoring, you can use pandan extract or pandan paste.
    • Buko Pandan Flavoring - use this flavoring instead of ube flavoring.
    • Brown Sugar - the brown sugar can be replaced with white sugar to make the syrup appear less dark.
    • Maple Extract - replace ube flavoring for this ingredient.

    FAQ and Expert Tips

    DO NOT STIR while the syrup is still simmering to avoid crystallization of the sugar.

    Why is my syrup too dark?

    If you find your syrup too dark, remove the brown sugar and replace it with the white sugar.

    How to reheat the syrup?

    Reheat the syrup at 15 seconds intervals using the microwave oven until you are satisfied with the temperature. You can also reheat the syrup

    syrup pouring on waffle.

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    Recipe

    homemade syrup in the container.

    Ube Syrup

    Homemade ube syrup is done within 5 minutes. This syrup is perfect for pancakes, waffles, and French Toast.
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    Cuisine: Filipino
    Course: Breakfast, Sauces and Condiments
    Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 1390kcal
    Author: Adelyn

    Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups white sugar
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 2-3 teaspoons ube flavoring
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
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    Instructions

    • Mix white sugar, brown sugar, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 3-5 minutes. Do not stir at this time. Remove from heat.
    • Stir in the ube flavoring and vanilla. Let it cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Notes

    • Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
    • DO NOT STIR while the syrup is still simmering to avoid crystallization of the sugar.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1390kcal | Carbohydrates: 358g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 83mg | Sugar: 358g | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. David says

      April 15, 2024 at 7:10 am

      1 star
      Way too sweet! Tried using in homemade lattes and was just overwhelming sugary and had no Ube flavor. It smelled like Ube when I was making it but did not taste like it.

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    2. Andrea says

      August 23, 2023 at 6:13 am

      Can you use in coffee?

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      • Adelyn says

        August 24, 2023 at 7:21 pm

        Hi Andrea,

        I honestly have not used it for coffee but yes you can.

        Regards,

        Adelyn

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    Hello, world! My name is Adelyn. I am the writer, recipe developer, and food photographer at Seaside Recipes. I love sharing my recipes with the world.

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