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    Home » Recipes » Chili Simple Syrup For Coffee [Spicy Simple Syrup]

    Chili Simple Syrup For Coffee [Spicy Simple Syrup]

    March 17, 2021 by Melinda

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    Learn how to take your coffee to the next level by making cafe quality gourmet chili simple syrup for a fraction of the price.

    Read on to find out:

    • What is simple syrup?
    • What is chili simple syrup? 
    • How easy it is to make homemade chili simple syrup?
    • The best type of pepper to use to make spicy chili simple syrup.
    • Why chili simple syrup may be my favorite inexpensive gourmet coffee hack of all time?
    • How my trip to the Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile and cafe led to the best coffee I have ever tried and this amazing chili simple syrup. 
    homemade chili simple syrup in a glass bottle

    Chili Simple Syrup and the Pioneer Woman’s Spicy Cowgirl Coffee.  

    Welcome to Missouri Girl Home: Coffee Edition, Part 2

    If you have never tried chili simple syrup before, you MUST make it.

    Today.

    It will take your coffee to the next level, guaranteed.

    This post is the second in a 3 part coffee series in which I take you through the steps to make an out-of-this-world coffee that I had when I visited the Pioneer Woman’s Mercantile in Pawhuska, Oklahoma: The Spicy Cowgirl Coffee.

    There are 3 steps to making this coffee:

    1. Make the cold brew coffee.

    2. Make the simple syrup (see below).

    3. Assemble the Spicy Cowgirl Coffee.

    There are several steps to this process but keep in mind that it makes A LOT of coffee and it keeps well in the refrigerator so you will can serve a crowd or just keep it to yourself for weeks to come.

    What is simple syrup?

    Simple syrup is a thick, sweet liquid that is made by combining equal parts sugar and water then boiling until the sugar is dissolved. It can be used as a sweetening agent for desserts to create a smoother texture or it can be used to sweeten beverages like coffee and tea.

    I used to use the store bought kind that’s usually found in specialty food stores or in the coffee section of your local grocer, but I then discovered just how incredibly easy it is to make my own simple syrup at home for just a fraction of the cost.

    To make the simple syrup combine equal parts sugar and water in a small sauce pan and bring to a boil until the sugar is dissolved.

    It really is that simple.

    Maybe that’s why it’s called simple syrup?!?!

    Missouri Girl Tip: You can usually find cute little glass storage jars at your local craft store. These make excellent Christmas or hostess gifts.

    What are possible flavor combinations of simple syrup?

    Simple syrup is fantastic on it’s own but you can also infuse extra flavor into it. These are just a few examples:

    1. Vanilla infused simple syrup

    2. Mint infused simple syrup

    3. Fruit infused simple syrup: blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, raspberry…

    4. Lavender infused simple syrup

    5. Rosemary infused simple syrup

    6. Cinnamon infused simple syrup

    Or try a combination of these like blackberry lavender, vanilla strawberry, lavender thyme, cinnamon vanilla…

    The possibilities really are endless.

    What is Chili Simple Syrup

    My favorite homemade simple syrup flavor, however, just might be this hot chili pepper infused simple syrup.

    This sweet and spicy chili simple syrup is made by soaking chili peppers in a simple syrup.  The simple syrup becomes infused with the chili peppers creating a slightly spicy, sultry, amber colored simple syrup that is truly addicting.  

     
    picture of beautiful dried red chili peppers on a farmhouse table top
     

    What kind of peppers do I use to make chili simple syrup?

    Any dried chili pepper can be used to make homemade chili simple syrup.  It all depends on the amount of heat you are looking for.  I have used several different kinds and they are all good.   

    I found a small bag of these dried chili peppers at my local grocer for about $1. To infuse the chilies into your simple syrup, just chop them up and throw them (seeds and all) into the pan with the sugar and water prior to boiling. The amount of chilies you use really depends on several factors:

    • Type of pepper used/how hot the chili peppers are.

    • How much simple syrup you are making.

    • Your preferred amount of heat.

     
    picture on dried chili peppers steeping in a pan of simple syrup to make homemade chili simple syrup
     

    Caution: not all chili peppers have the same amount of heat. Some are hot, hot, HOT and you may want to put on a glove prior to handling. Always remember to avoid touching your face/eyes after handling chili peppers (I may or may not have previous experience with this).

    After the syrup comes to a boil, give a quick stir to make sure the sugar is fully dissolved. Remove the syrup from the heat and allow the chilies to sit in the syrup and infuse for several hours.

    Finally, strain the simple syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove all seeds and peppers.

     
    picture showing the process of draining the chili's from the chili simple syrup
     

    Once strained, transfer the simple liquid to an air tight container and store in the refrigerator for up to one month.

    Enjoy!

    picture of homemade chili simple syrup in a glass jar

    Homemade Sweet and Spicy Chili Simple Syrup

    Melinda | Missouri Girl
    Learn how to take your coffee to the next level by making cafe quality gourmet chili simple syrup for a fraction of the price.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Cooling/Infusion Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups water
    • 2 cups sugar
    • 4-8 dried chili peppers (depending on heat preference and type of chili used) chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Combine the water, sugar, and dried chili peppers in a small sauce pan.
    • Bring to a boil.
    • Give a quick stir until all of the sugar is dissolved and then remove from the heat.
    • Cool and allow the chili peppers to infuse into the simple syrup for about 2 hours.
    • Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the peppers and seeds.
    • Store in the refrigerator in an air tight container for about one month.
    Keyword chili simple syrup, coffee, coffee lovers, coffee sweetners, homemade simple syrup, simple syrup

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    1. Carrie P. says

      February 6, 2021 at 6:08 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely love this!! It’s so easy to make and so yummy!!

      Reply
      • Melinda says

        February 8, 2021 at 8:47 am

        So glad you love it! I keep a jar of it in my refrigerator at all times. My kids make their lattes with it so I don’t have to constantly make a Starbucks run anymore!

        Reply

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