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Savor the exquisite allure of Apple Syrup, a masterpiece born from the orchards’ finest bounty. Made popular by Starbucks this apple brown sugar syrup can be made in under 20 minutes and has many uses from coffee to pancakes to cocktails.
Apple Syrup Uses
Apple syrup is like liquid gold made from fresh apples. It’s as sweet as a sunny day in an apple orchard. With every drop, you taste the pure essence of apples.
You can use it to make your pancakes or waffles extra delicious or add a special touch to your favorite dishes. It’s a simple yet magical way to enjoy the natural goodness of apples in your food.
- Pancake and Waffle Topping: Drizzle apple syrup over pancakes like Maple Syrup Pancakes and meals like Fried Chicken and Waffles for a sweet and fruity twist on your breakfast.
- Baking Ingredient: Incorporate apple syrup into baking recipes as a sweetener or flavor enhancer for cakes, muffins, and cookies. Muffins such as Apple Crumble Muffins will be elevated with a drizzle of this syrup.
- Marinades and Glazes: Use apple syrup as a base for marinades or glazes for meats, poultry, or roasted vegetables to add sweetness and depth of flavor. Instead of using sugar or Maple Syrup in a Pork Chop Brine, use apple syrup!
- Salad Dressing: Create a vinaigrette by mixing apple syrup with olive oil, vinegar, and seasonings for a sweet and tangy salad dressing.
- Cocktail Mixer: Add a splash of apple syrup to cocktails, such as whiskey sours or apple martinis, for a fruity twist.
- Barbecue Sauce Ingredient: Include apple syrup in homemade barbecue sauces for a touch of sweetness and complexity. Mix some into this Carolina BBQ Sauce for a sweet and tangy fall finish to your BBQ!
- Dessert Toppings: Use apple syrup as a topping for desserts like cheesecake, panna cotta, or bread pudding.
- Glazing for Ham: Brush apple syrup over a baked ham during the final stages of cooking to create a flavorful glaze.
- Oatmeal and Porridge Sweetener: Stir apple syrup into your morning Oatmeal or porridge for added sweetness. Try some on Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal.
- Dipping Sauce: Serve apple syrup as a dip for chicken tenders, onion rings, or other finger foods.
What is Apple Syrup made of?
This homemade apple syrup is made from apples, water, brown sugar, and cinnamon, resulting in a sweet and flavorful syrup that can be used in various culinary applications, from topping pancakes to glazing meats or adding a burst of apple goodness to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients Needed
- Brown Sugar – Brown sugar in apple syrup sweetens and enriches the flavor. Light brown sugar offers a milder taste and lighter color, while dark brown sugar adds a richer, deeper flavor and darker hue. Your choice depends on the desired sweetness and complexity in your syrup.
- Apples – For making apple brown sugar syrup, it’s best to choose sweet and flavorful apple varieties like Gala, Honeycrisp, or Fuji. These apples are naturally sweet and have a pleasant taste, which will enhance the overall flavor of your syrup. However, you can experiment with different apple varieties to achieve the desired sweetness and flavor profile for your syrup.
How to Make Apple Syrup
- Heat the ingredients. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Simmer. Let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes until the apples have softened and the syrup is a dark golden brown.
- Strain. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the apple slices. Pour into a jar with an air-tight lid. Store it in the fridge.
Storage Information
To store homemade apple syrup, allow it to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container such as a glass jar or a plastic squeeze bottle with a tight-sealing lid. Ensure that the container is clean and dry before pouring in the syrup. Store the syrup in the refrigerator to keep it fresh, and it should remain good for several weeks.
If you want to prolong the shelf life, you can consider freezing the syrup in ice cube trays and storing the frozen cubes in an airtight container for even longer preservation, usually up to a year or more.
FAQS
The shelf life of homemade apple syrup typically ranges from 2 to 3 weeks when stored properly in the refrigerator. Factors such as the ingredients used, the sanitation of containers, and storage conditions can affect the syrup’s longevity. It’s essential to check for any signs of spoilage, such as mold, off smells, or changes in texture or color, before using it if it has been stored for an extended period.
Apple syrup contains some vitamins and antioxidants from apples but is still a sweetener, so it should be consumed in moderation.
No, apple syrup is different from maple syrup. Apple syrup is made from apples, while maple syrup is derived from the sap of sugar maple trees.
Recipe Notes and Tips
- To thicken the syrup: To thicken apple syrup, simmer it over low to medium heat until most of the water content evaporates, leaving a thicker consistency. You can also add a small amount of cornstarch mixed with water and stir it into the syrup while heating to achieve a thicker texture.
- When straining the mixture through the sieve avoid mashing the apples into the sieve. This will cause you to end up with cloudy syrup. Simply pour it through the sieve and discard the sediment.
- Add spices. Feel free to customize the flavor by adding spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves to enhance the syrup’s taste.
- Freeze it for longer storage. Consider freezing extra syrup in ice cube trays for longer preservation, and then transfer the frozen cubes to an airtight container for future use.
More Syrup Recipes
Apple Syrup Recipe
Equipment
- Medium Pot
Ingredients
- 4 to 5 Apples sliced, no need to peel them
- 1 cup Water
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon optional
Instructions
- Heat the ingredients. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water, stirring occasionally until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Simmer. Let the mixture simmer for 20 minutes until the apples have softened and the syrup is a dark golden brown.
- Strain. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the apple slices. Pour into a jar with an air-tight lid. Store it in the fridge.
Notes
- To thicken the syrup: To thicken apple syrup, simmer it over low to medium heat until most of the water content evaporates, leaving a thicker consistency. You can also add a small amount of cornstarch mixed with water and stir it into the syrup while heating to achieve a thicker texture.
- When straining the mixture through the sieve avoid mashing the apples into the sieve. This will cause you to end up with cloudy syrup. Simply pour it through the sieve and discard the sediment.
- Add spices. Feel free to customize the flavor by adding spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or cloves to enhance the syrup’s taste.
- Freeze it for longer storage. Consider freezing extra syrup in ice cube trays for longer preservation, and then transfer the frozen cubes to an airtight container for future use.
