Puerto Rico Soaking Syrup

Elevate your baking game with this fragrant and versatile Puerto Rico Soaking Syrup, a Caribbean-inspired blend of sweet and zesty flavors that transforms any dessert into a moist masterpiece. Crafted with simple pantry staples like granulated sugar, water, and vanilla extract, this syrup gets its signature depth from a touch of fresh lime zest and the warm spice of a cinnamon stick. Optional dark rum adds a boozy kick for an extra layer of indulgence. Ready in just 15 minutes, this syrup is perfect for drizzling over cakes, soaking cupcakes, or even sweetening cocktails. Whether you’re creating a traditional Puerto Rican dessert or experimenting with new flavors, this customizable soaking syrup is your ticket to tropical bliss.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon Fresh lime zest
• 1 stick Cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons Optional: Dark rum

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3

Once the mixture begins to simmer, add the vanilla extract, lime zest, and the cinnamon stick.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer gently for 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 5

If adding dark rum for an extra flavor boost, stir it in during the last minute of cooking.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove the lime zest and cinnamon stick.

Step 8

Use the soaking syrup immediately to moisten cakes, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(477.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	847.7

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 8.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 203.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g	0%
Total Sugars 200.6g
Protein 0.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 49.5mg	0%
Iron 0.2mg	0%
Potassium 25.2mg	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: 99.8%