Recipes March 1, 2013 posted by alaskafromscratch

Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer

Dear Alaska from Scratch,

I’ve become totally addicted to your coffee creamers! When you get a minute or two, will you consider creating/sharing some “all seasons” creamers with us?

Many Thanks in Advance,

Gaelle from France

Dear Gaelle,

Thank you for your request. I’m so pleased that you enjoy all my DIY coffee creamer recipes – and you are correct – it seems they are all holiday and seasonal flavors. Thank you for inspiring me to remedy this and offer some year round flavors, too. I truly hope you enjoy this Salted Caramel version I’ve created just for you.

Hugs from Alaska,

Maya

More Homemade Coffee Creamer Recipes from Alaska from Scratch:

Eggnog Coffee Creamer
Peppermint Mocha Coffee Creamer
Pumpkin Spice Coffee Creamer

Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer

Yield: 3 cups creamer

Salted Caramel Coffee Creamer

Ingredients

3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups half-and-half

Instructions

To a saucepan over medium-high heat, add the water and the sugar. Stir until the mixture heats up and the sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Measure 1 cup of the mixture, also known as simple syrup (save any remaining for another use or discard). To the 1 cup of simple syrup whisk in the vanilla and salt. Allow the mixture to cool 5-10 minutes and then add it to the 2 cups of half and half. Stir well.
Keep creamer in a sealed container (I use a Mason jar) in the refrigerator. Use as you would store-bought coffee creamer. Shake or stir before each use.

Notes

You can always adjust homemade creamer to your preference. If you like your creamer less sweet, add more half and half until your perfect blend is reached. Or if you prefer it sweeter, add less half and half.

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judyrief

Well my son used the last of coffee creamer. I also wanted to tell you that the crusty Bread recipe was really good. I am planning to buy the covered container on King Arthur Flour website to bake my next loaf. I found out an enameled cast Iron kettle really stinks when in the oven. I am also going to try adding diced pickled jalapenos and cheese next time. I guess I will have to dry the jalapenos and mix them and the cheese in with the flour so they will stay distributed

judyrief

I made the Salted Caramel coffee creamer last night. I used it with my coffee this morning. Good taste but too sweet for me but my son liked it. I used brown sugar/splenda blend so maybe that was why t was so sweet.

darcy

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As a caffeine addict, I absolutely need this in my life. Beautiful photos!

alaskafromscratch moderator

Thanks so much, Darcy! I really hope you enjoy the creamer. :)

MariAP

Tried it with our morning coffee yesterday and today. My husband and I liked it.

Blueberry Kitchen

Yum, such a great idea - I love anything salted caramel!

vespa woolf

How nice to have a recipe for a creamer that isn't full of chemicals. Look forward to trying it, thanks!

AlaskaVal

Do you think these would work with soy or almond milk? I'm dairy/wheat/gluten-free.... :)

alaskafromscratch moderator

@AlaskaVal Hi Val! :) In theory, it should work fine. However, soy or almond milk won't be as creamy and thick as half-and-half, so it will make the coffee thinner than if you were using a non-dairy coffee creamer, for example. If you try it, be sure and let me know how it turns out! Other readers would love to know.

p.s. have you visited my blogging pal Megan's site Allergy Free Alaska?

AlaskaVal

@alaskafromscratch

I'll have to check out that blog! My family hails from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, so we all tend to drink our coffee thick, strong, and black. However, every now and then I like a treat in my coffee like flavor or non-dairy creamer :) I'll let you know if I figure something out!

JudevandenBroek

@AlaskaVal @alaskafromscratch

coconut milk, naturally thick. ;-)

JenS

I am totally making this on the weekend! :) some of my fav flavors!

Jennifer

This is such a great idea. Thanks. I'm totally making this on the weekend. Speaking of which, have a great one :)

alaskafromscratch moderator

Thanks for popping over Jennifer! Enjoy... and you have a great weekend, too!

AprilSmith1

Is there a substitute for half and half? I'm dairy free :(

alaskafromscratch moderator

@AprilSmith1 I think you could use any milk substitute , the only drawback being they will be less creamy and thick than half and half. But the flavor will still be there. I'm thinking coconut milk might be a good option in terms of creaminess.