Almond Syrup

Oct 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of almond syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

Toasted sliced almonds steeped in syrup give a mellow, nutty base, and a little pure almond extract adds the clear marzipan note that makes almond lattes taste like a café's.

Prep 5 min

Cook 12 min

Cooling 30 min

Total 47 min

Servings 10

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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¾ cup (70.0 g)sliced almonds
1.0 cup (240.0 ml)water
1.0 cup (200.0 g)granulated sugar
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure almond extract
½ tsp (2.5 ml)pure vanilla extract
pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Toast the almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
Combine the toasted almonds, water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
Simmer gently for 5 minutes.
Remove from the heat, cover and steep for 30 minutes.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the almonds; discard them or save them for granola.
Stir in the almond extract, vanilla and salt, cool and refrigerate in a clean bottle.

Tips

Almond extract is potent: add it a few drops at a time if you're scaling the recipe up.
The strained almonds are candied and delicious over yogurt or ice cream.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make almond syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 12 minutes of cooking, plus 30 minutes to rest. The recipe makes about 1 1/4 cups (10 servings).

How should I store almond syrup?

Refrigerate in a clean, airtight bottle for up to 2 weeks. Shake before using.

Can I make almond syrup ahead?

Make it up to 2 weeks ahead.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 0.5 tsp pure vanilla extract (2.5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Toasted sliced almonds steeped in syrup give a mellow, nutty base, and a little pure almond extract adds the clear marzipan note that makes almond lattes taste like a café's.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 10 servings this recipe makes.

78 Calories / serving

0.0g Fat

20.0g Carbs

0.0g Protein

20.0g Sugar

Whole recipe (10 servings): ~780 cal · 0g fat · 200g carbs · 0g protein · 200g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 78 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 15 min·0.9 mi·~1750 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 11 min·0.6 mi·~1100 steps
Moderate cycling 8 min·1.6 mi
Swimming laps 11 min
Jogging 8 min·0.7 mi·~1300 steps
Stair climbing 7 min·~650 steps
Dancing 13 min
Bodyweight circuit training 8 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 18 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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