New Orleans Nectar Syrup

Indulge in a timeless Southern tradition with this New Orleans Nectar Syrup, a quick and simple recipe that brings bold flavor and a splash of nostalgia to your kitchen. Made with just five ingredients—granulated sugar, water, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a touch of red food coloring—this syrup boasts a subtle almond-vanilla flavor profile and a signature soft pink hue. Perfect for drizzling over shaved ice, enhancing desserts, or sweetening beverages, this versatile syrup is ready in just 10 minutes and stores beautifully in the refrigerator for up to a month. Capture the essence of New Orleans with this sweet, fragrant, and delightfully easy homemade syrup.

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon Almond extract
• 3 drops Red food coloring

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water over medium heat.

Step 2

Stir the mixture continuously until the sugar fully dissolves, creating a clear syrup. This should take about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the saucepan from heat.

Step 4

Stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and red food coloring until evenly mixed. The syrup should have a light pink hue.

Step 5

Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a glass jar or bottle with a tight-fitting lid.

Step 6

Refrigerate the syrup for up to 1 month and use it as desired for shaved ice, desserts, or drinks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(646.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1541.8

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 7.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 400.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 400.6g
Protein 0.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 15.0mg	0%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.1%

Protein: 0.0%

Carbs: 99.9%