Starbucks Copycat Pistachio Syrup
Pistachio Syrup is a rich, smooth syrup made from chopped pistachios, sugar, and a splash of almond extract. This delightful drizzle will add a nutty, sweet flavor to your favorite coffee, desserts, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Servings: 16
Calories: 48kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- salt pinch, optional
- 1/2 cup pistachios roasted, unsalted
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Chop up the pistachios.
- In a small saucepan, add in the sugar and water. Stir and bring the water mixture up to a boil. Reduce heat down to a simmer.
- Add in a pinch of salt and the chopped pistachios, stir well.
- Simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring periodically. But, stay close so that it doesn't start to burn.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Strain through a fine mesh sleeve or nut bag. Stir in the almond extract.
Notes
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- Leave out the extract. You could make a naturally-flavored pistachio syrup by leaving out the almond extract. It won't be as strong of a pistachio flavor.
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- No salt. Leave out the salt, it helps bring out the sweet flavor but can be left out if you won't want the added salt.
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- Less syrup. Cut the recipe in half if you don't need as much syrup.
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- Roast your own pistachios. It is difficult to find shelled pistachios that have been roasted, but not salted. If you find them, lucky you! If not, check out this recipe how to roast raw pistachios.
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- More strained. A fine mesh strainer won't get out all of the tiny pistachio particles. If you want it more strained, I suggest you use a nut bag.
- Don't throw out the chopped pistachios after using them, they make a great snack!
- Let the syrup cool and put in an airtight container of glass mason jar with a tight fitting lid. It should last about 2 weeks in the fridge.
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Nutrition
Calories: 48kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 0.4mg | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.01mg