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kuromitsu brown sugar syrup being dripped off a spoon into a jar

Kuromitsu (Japanese Black Sugar Syrup)

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Kuromitsu is a Japanese black sugar syrup that is used as a topping on many desserts. It's easy to make at home with just three ingredients.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Japanese
Cook Time 5 minutes
Servings 0.5 cup

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup black sugar about 50g
  • 1/4 cup coarse sugar (demerara or turbinado) about 50g
  • 1/4 cup water about 50g

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan and bring to a simmer over stovetop.
  • Turn off the heat and let cool (the syrup will thicken slightly as it cools).
  • Drizzle over your favorite desserts and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

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