Recipes Collections

Breakfast & Brunch

Coconut Syrup Pancakes

Warm pancakes or waffles
Drizzle with Old Hawaii Recipes Coconut Syrup
Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes on top
Optional: Add sliced bananas or macadamia nuts

Guava French Toast

Dip bread slices in beaten eggs, milk, and cinnamon
Cook until golden brown
Drizzle with Guava Syrup and dust with powdered sugar

Strawberry-Guava Yogurt Bowl

Greek yogurt
Fresh berries or bananas
Drizzle Strawberry-Guava Syrup
Top with granola or chia seeds

Coconut-Banana Oatmeal

Cook oatmeal with milk.
Stir in 1 Tbsp Coconut Syrup.

Pineapple-Coconut Parfait

Layer yogurt, granola, and pineapple chunks.
Drizzle Coconut-Pineapple Syrup between layers.

Guava Crepes

Fill crepes with cream cheese or ricotta.
Drizzle Guava Syrup over the top.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Strawberry-Guava Smoothie Bowl

Blend frozen strawberries, banana, and a splash of milk.
Pour into bowl, drizzle Strawberry-Guava Syrup, and top with coconut flakes.

Refreshing Drinks

Coconut-Pineapple Tropical Cooler

Sparkling water or club soda
2 Tbsp Coconut-Pineapple Syrup
Squeeze of lime juice
Add ice and pineapple wedge

Guava Sunrise Mocktail

Orange juice
Splash of Guava Syrup
Pour slowly so guava “sinks” and creates layers
Garnish with orange slice

Strawberry-Guava Iced Tea

Brew black tea and chill
Add ice
Stir in 1–2 Tbsp Strawberry-Guava Syrup
Garnish with mint sprig

Desserts

Coconut Haupia Pudding Cups

Make classic coconut milk haupia (Hawaiian pudding)
Drizzle Coconut Syrup on top before serving
Add toasted coconut for crunch

Guava Cheesecake Swirl

Add a few tablespoons of Guava Syrup into cheesecake batter before baking
Swirl gently for a marble effect
Top with whipped cream

Strawberry-Guava Ice Cream Sundae

Vanilla ice cream
Drizzle Strawberry-Guava Syrup
Add whipped cream and fresh strawberries

Coconut-Pineapple Cake Glaze

Mix the Coconut-Pineapple Syrup with the powdered sugar
Drizzle over warm pound cake or angel food cake

Pina Colada Cheese Tart

1 c. Vanilla wafer crumbs
¾ c. Chopped Macadamia Nuts
6 TBS Butter, melted
1 pkg. 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. OHR Coconut Syrup
3 TBS Dark Dry Rum

½ tsp Vanilla
2 TBS OHR Coconut Syrup

Combine vanilla wafer crumbs, macadamia nuts, and melted butter; mix well. Press into a 9” tart pan with a removable bottom. In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1/3 cup coconut syrup, rum, and vanilla. Pour into prepared crust and refrigerate overnight

Sauces, Dressings & Glazes

Guava BBQ Glaze for Chicken or Ribs

½ cup BBQ sauce
¼ cup Guava Syrup
Mix and brush on during grilling

Coconut Teriyaki Stir-Fry Sauce

½ cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp Coconut Syrup
1 clove garlic, minced
Simmer and toss with stir-fried veggies and chicken

Coconut-Pineapple Ham Glaze

½ cup Coconut-Pineapple Syrup
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard

Strawberry-Guava Salad Dressing

¼ cup Strawberry-Guava Syrup
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste
Shake well and toss with greens

Tropical Shrimp Skewers (Coconut-Pineapple Glaze)

Mix Coconut-Pineapple Syrup, soy sauce, and lime juice.
Brush on shrimp skewers while grilling.

Guava Chili Dipping Sauce

¼ cup Guava Syrup
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp chili flakes
Use with spring rolls, fried chicken, or lumpia.

Strawberry-Guava Vinaigrette

3 Tbsp Strawberry-Guava Syrup
2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt & pepper to taste

Coconut-Soy Salmon Glaze

Mix Coconut Syrup, soy sauce, and minced garlic.
Brush on salmon while baking.

Drinks & Cocktails (can also be non-alcoholic)

Hawaiian Iced Coffee (Coconut Syrup)

Brew strong iced coffee.
Add 1 Tbsp Coconut Syrup and milk.
Shake with ice, serve cold.

OHR Daiguiri

1 oz. OHR Guava or Strawberry Guava syrup
1 Juice of one small lime

Guava Margarita (Adult)

Tequila, lime juice, triple sec.
1 oz Guava Syrup.
Shake with ice, serve with a salted rim.

Strawberry-Guava Lemonade

Mix lemonade with 2 Tbsp Strawberry-Guava Syrup.
Serve over ice, garnish with a lemon slice.

Chi Chi

1 wedge fresh pineapple
3 oz. Pineapple Juice
1 oz. OHR Coconut Syrup (try guava or strawberry-guava)
½ oz. Lemon Juice
3 oz. Vodka
1 c. Crushed Ice
Process pineapple in a blender or drink mixer until smooth. Add Pineapple Juice, coconut syrup, lemon juice, vodka, and crushed ice.

Pineapple Colada Spritzer

(Coconut-Pineapple Syrup)

Sparkling water or ginger ale.
2 Tbsp Coconut-Pineapple Syrup.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge.

Desserts & Sweet Treats

Plantation Muffins

1 1/3 c. Whole Wheat flour
2/3 c. All-purpose flour
2 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 c. Milk
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 TBS OHR Guava, Pineapple, Strawberry-guava, or Coconut Pineapple syrup
2 TBS Melted Butter
Pre-heat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, sift together whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat together milk, egg, Syrup, and melted butter, and stir into the flour mixture. Spoon into a muffin pan to half-fill. Bake 15 minutes to 18 minutes. Cool and serve.

OHR Prawn/Shrimp Barbeque

2 lb. Large Shrimp or Prawns
½ c. OHR Guava, Coconut-Pineapple, or Strawberry-Guava syrup
1 TBS Vinegar
1 TBS Brown sugar
½ tsp Minced fresh Ginger
Rinse prawns/shrimps and place in a large bowl. Combine OHR syrup, vinegar, brown sugar, and ginger, and pour over prawns/shrimp. Marinate 2-3 hours. BBQ or Broil 6” from the heat for 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally. Heat the marinade and serve it as a dip.

Guava Sour Cream Coffee Cake

1 ½ c. Sugar
¾ c. Butter or margarine softened
3 eggs
1 ½ tsp. Vanilla
3 c. Flour
1 ½ tsp. Baking Powder
¾ tsp. Baking Soda
¾ tsp. Salt
1 ½ c. Sour Cream
½ c. Guava Jam
2 tsp. OHR Guava Syrup
Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Butter a 12-cup bundt pan or two 9x5x3 loaf pans. Combine sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl at medium speed for two minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Combine Flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. On low speed, beat the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream. Blend together guava jam and cinnamon. Spread 1/3 of the batter (about 2 cups) in the pan, then dollop 1/2 of the guava jam mixture; repeat twice with the batter, then once more with the guava jam. Bake for 1 hour, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool slightly, remove from the pan. Cool 10 minutes. Blend the powdered sugar and guava syrup until smooth. Drizzle glaze over coffee cake. Makes 12 servings

Coconut-Pineapple Popsicles

Mix coconut milk + Coconut-Pineapple Syrup.
Pour into molds, freeze overnight.

Guava Chiffon Cake Drizzle

Slice the guava chiffon cake.
Warm the Guava Syrup slightly and pour on top.
Serve with whipped cream.

Strawberry-Guava Cheesecake Topping

Bake plain cheesecake.
Pour Strawberry-Guava Syrup on top before serving.

Coconut Rice Pudding

Make rice pudding with milk.
Stir in Coconut Syrup.
Top with shredded coconut.

Syrup-Glazed Donuts

Buy plain donuts.
Warm Coconut, Guava, or Strawberry-Guava Syrup.
Dip donuts for a quick island glaze.

Fun & Kid-Friendly

Coconut Snow Cones

Shaved ice in a cup.
Pour Coconut Syrup on top.
Optional: Mix with Guava Syrup for “sunset” colors.

Strawberry-Guava Milkshake

Blend vanilla ice cream, milk, and 2 Tbsp Strawberry-Guava Syrup.

Guava Gelatin Cups

Mix unflavored gelatin with Guava Syrup and water.
Pour into cups, chill until set.

Bring home the iconic flavors of Hawai’i with your island-inspired syrups, jams, jellies, BBQ sauces, and salsas – perfect for cooking, baking, and everyday enjoyment.