Description
This homemade apple cider syrup is rich in flavor and incredibly easy to make. With apple juice, brown sugar, and spices, it’s perfect for pancakes, waffles, and more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple juice, or fresh apple cider
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the apple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, apple cider vinegar, and butter to the saucepan and whisk to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally, and continue boiling for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add the vanilla extract, and stir to combine.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before serving.
Notes
Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a month.
Reheat gently before serving if it thickens in the fridge.
This syrup pairs wonderfully with breakfasts and desserts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 54
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 17mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 10mg