Imagine drizzling a rich, amber-hued syrup that captures the essence of crisp autumn mornings right onto your favorite breakfast dishes. This Easy Homemade Apple Cider Syrup is not just a condiment—it's a culinary experience that will transport your taste buds to an orchard-filled wonderland. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a luxurious, deeply flavored syrup that will elevate everything from pancakes to ice cream, making every meal feel like a gourmet celebration.
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the 4 cups of apple cider, 1 cup of sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk until the sugar has dissolved, creating a sweet and fragrant mixture.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the syrup has thickened and reduced significantly, stirring occasionally.
- As the syrup simmers, you'll notice it will start to turn a deep amber color and the flavors will meld together beautifully. This is a sign that it's almost ready!
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the syrup cool slightly. Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean glass bottle, discarding the cinnamon stick and any spices.
- Let the syrup cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Once cooled and thickened, your Easy Homemade Apple Cider Syrup is ready to use! You can store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade syrup on pancakes, waffles, French toast, or as a topping for ice cream or oatmeal. Get creative and experiment with different recipes!
Tips
- Use high-quality, fresh apple cider for the most robust flavor. Local or fresh-pressed cider works best.
- Stir occasionally while simmering to prevent sugar from burning and ensure even reduction.
- Watch the syrup carefully in the last 5-10 minutes of cooking—it can quickly go from perfectly reduced to burnt.
- For a deeper flavor, consider adding a pinch of nutmeg or a star anise pod during simmering.
- Let the syrup cool completely before storing to achieve the ideal thick, luxurious consistency.
- Store in a clean, airtight glass container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 74kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 0g
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
