Brown Sugar Syrup: Rich Homemade Recipe for Coffee and Boba

Instructions:

1. Combine Ingredients: Place the measured brown sugar, filtered water, and optional pinch of salt into a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan.
2. Gentle Heat: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir constantly using a whisk or spoon until the sugar is completely dissolved and no visible granules remain at the bottom.
3. Wipe the Sides: If any sugar crystals splash onto the sides of the pan, quickly wipe the edges down with a clean pastry brush dipped in water to prevent crystallization.
4. Increase Heat: Raise the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a rolling boil. Stop stirring immediately once boiling begins.
5. Simmer and Reduce: Allow the syrup to boil gently, undisturbed, for approximately 5 to 8 minutes to concentrate the flavor and thicken the syrup.
6. Remove from Heat: Take the pan off the heat and allow the rapid bubbling to subside completely (about 2 minutes).
7. Transfer: Carefully pour the hot syrup into a clean, heatproof storage container, such as a sterilized glass jar.
8. Cool Completely: Leave the syrup to cool at room temperature until it reaches ambient temperature. Do not put a lid on it while it is hot, as it will thicken significantly during the cooling process.
9. Store: Once fully cooled, seal the jar tightly and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.