Description
5-minute Sugar-Free Monk Fruit Simple Syrup is a fantastic alternative to simple syrup made with regular sugar. This homemade sugar-free syrup is a keto-friendly, low-carb sweetener option that will satisfy your cravings without guilt. Use this sugar-free option in any drinks calling for sugar or syrup.
Equipment needed:
This recipe uses simple ingredients and requires minimal equipment. All you need is a small saucepan for cooking and a glass jar with a lid for storing.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Monk Fruit Sweetener (Lakanto is a popular brand of monk fruit sweeteners and the one I typically use)
- 2/3 cup of Water.
Note: To help prevent crystals in your simple syrup, try using distilled water, which has removed impurities that can trigger crystallization.
Instructions
Creating this sugar-free simple syrup is a breeze with our easy-to-follow steps. Traditional Simple syrup with sugar uses equal parts water and sugar, but remember that the sweetness level of monkfruit is 200-300 times that of sugar. The success of this recipe lies in maintaining a 2:1 ratio (2 parts water to 1 part sweetener) for the perfect consistency and taste.
Step 1: Cook
- In a small saucepan, combine water and monk fruit sweetener. Place it over medium heat and stir gently until the sweetener dissolves completely without boiling it. Once dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat.
Step 2: Cool and Store
- Allow the syrup to cool, then transfer it to a glass jar or airtight container. Storing it at room temperature is ideal; the syrup will keep well for up to 5 days.
Notes
Crystallization can happen in a simple syrup made with Monk Fruit sweetener. Some tips for success:
- Distilled water: To help prevent crystals in the syrup, try using distilled water, which has removed impurities that can trigger crystallization.
- Don’t refrigerate: Refrigerating the syrup is not recommended as it can cause the sweetener to crystallize, so make what you need to avoid excess leftovers.
- Doesn’t need to boil: Keep the mixture at medium heat only until the sweetener has dissolved.
- Thickness: Per Lakanto’s guidance, incorporate a pinch of xanthan gum as a thickening agent if you desire a thicker consistency. I never added this ingredient, and the syrup worked perfectly for me.
Recipe ideas for this sugar-free syrup: Skinny Passion Fruit Margarita. Or to create a skinny version of this Mexican Paloma or this Peruvian Pisco Sour. Cheers!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories:
- Sugar:
- Sodium:
- Fat:
- Saturated Fat:
- Trans Fat:
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein:
- Cholesterol:
