Will artificial sweeteners work in a coffee syrup recipe?
Here’s the recipe for coffee syrup
Ingredients for 1 cup of coffee syrup
2 cups sugar
1 cup strong coffeeDirections
Mix sugar with the coffee
Boil mixture down to the consistency of thick syrupTo use put 1-2 teaspoons in a cup of hot water and stir it around a few minutes.
Would sugar substitute work with this recipe as written?
Best Answer
So, according to a website called A Bar Above, you can make a simple syrup (or "rich simple" apparently) using artificial sweetener, but you won't get the same end result. They tested 3 sweeteners they found, and would recommend sweet'n'low over splenda or equal sweeteners. The taste and aftertaste will be different, and it will depend on the sweetener.
That said, I would NOT expect an artificial sweetener based syrup to thicken like sugar would. You would just need to boil it for a set time and make sure it doesn't boil off or burn. Speaking of burning-- If it's an option, I would recommend getting a jar of instant coffee and mixing that in with the finished syrup instead of making it with actual brewed coffee. Boiling brewed coffee may well give you a bitter, scorched flavor.
My other big concern would just be shelf-life. Sugar actually acts as a preservative in high enough concentrations. (Have you ever accidentally eater years-old hard candy with no ill effect? Thank sugar, lol.) Looking around I don't see any information on how long a simple syrup made with artificial sweetener would last. Although if you use it everyday, you'd go through it pretty quickly...
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Can you use Splenda in simple syrup?
Yes, Splenda Brand Sweeteners can be used to make or replace simple syrups. For easy replacement, use Splenda Liquid Sweetener products in place of simple syrup in drink recipes. You can also make your own simple syrups using Splenda Brand Sweeteners \u2013 try one of these recipes to get started!Can I use artificial sweeteners in coffee?
Putting sweeteners into either hot or iced coffee makes the beverage smoother and more palatable for many coffee drinkers \u2013 especially those who don't drink lots of coffee. They add: \u201cThere are some people who get used to it and drink coffee black without sugar.How do you replace sugar with artificial sweeteners?
Saccharine is 200 to 700 times sweeter than sugar. It can be used in baked goods. However, the manufacturer recommends substituting it for only half of the sugar in a recipe. Substitute 6 (1-gram) packets for each \xbc cup sugar.What can I replace sugar with in coffee?
8 Sugar Alternatives for Coffee You Didn't Know Existed- Honey. Honey will not only naturally sweeten your coffee but it has its own health benefits such as being heart-healthy and having anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effects. ...
- Maple Syrup. ...
- Cinnamon. ...
- Cocoa Powder. ...
- Sea Salt. ...
- Butter. ...
- Coconut Oil. ...
- Vanilla Extract.
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Answer 2
** WARNING : First find out if it is safe to heat Splenda-like sweeteners! **
I would rather try using honey + a little of lemon juice + instant coffee if you are looking for a syrup result...
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