A spiced syrup bursting with apple cider flavors for drizzling over vanilla ice cream, hot apple pie, squash soup, or pancakes. Or use it in a cocktail, just like using a mint syrup.
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Over the next couple of days, I'll be posting a Fig Crostata, reminiscent of the crostatas I fell in love with in Italy, and a Cider-Spiced Sweet Potato Soup. Both of these recipes use an Apple Cider Syrup I make every autumn when ciders begin to appear in the markets. As an introduction to these next two postings, I thought I'd share the syrup recipe separately since it can be used a number of ways:
* Mixed with a little maple syrup (or not) and poured over your morning pancakes;
* Brush as a glaze on pie crusts fresh from the oven;
* A drizzle for apple pie fresh from the oven or over vanilla ice cream;
* An ingredient for a soup, pie, or sauces.
It's so easy to make and I frequently just need a couple or more tablespoons, so I usually just make one cup of syrup at a time and keep it in the refrigerator. I used cinnamon and cardamom as my spices, but feel free to have some fun with this syrup. Infusing the syrup with ginger or allspice would be wonderful options too!
As a note, if you follow the directions, and apply standard canning practices, this would make a wonderful small gift for family and friends now that the holidays, amazingly, are on the horizon.
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Apple Cider Syrup
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- 3 cups apple cider
- 1 ½ cinnamon sticks
- 5 cardamom pods smashed
- ½ cup agave nectar
Instructions
- Combine the apple cider, cinnamon sticks and cardamom pods in a wide-mouthed pot and bring the cider to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and continue to simmer until the cider is reduced to 1 cup of liquid, about 30 minutes.
- Strain out the cinnamon and cardamom, and return the liquid to the pot. Add the agave nectar and return the liquid to a boil over high heat. Bring the liquid to 218 degrees F, using a candy thermometer to confirm the temperature.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly before pouring into a jar.
lizthechef
Perfect for fall!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
My whole kitchen smells like autumn now 🙂
Kare @ Kitchen Treaty
I adore apple cider syrup! Though I've never tried it with cardamom pods ... holy yum.
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks so much! I love cardamom and sneak it into all kinds of things 🙂
apuginthekitchen
Love this, I will be making it can't wait to get some cider!!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Thanks Suzanne! I hope you like it. I'd love to hear what other spices you might use if you experiment with it 🙂
Choc Chip Uru
This syrup sounds like heaven my friend 😀
Looking forward to the crostata!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
The Wimpy Vegetarian
Oh man, CCU, I gotta tell you the crostata is so good. I made it today and got good enough shots off the camera of it so we could enjoy a piece, or two, tonight. You will love it!!
The Squishy Monster
I ADORE Cardamom and cannot wait to try this!
The Wimpy Vegetarian
I know - I'm adding it to everything I can sneak it into these days 🙂 I hope you like the syrup!!
Terra
Nice!!! I made an apple cider molasses last year, and added it to some cookies. I love this recipe, and really need to try it now:-) It sounds like it would be amazing in almost anything:-) Hugs, Terra