Marry This Apple Cider Syrup recipe is a sweet and spiced recipe, which is made with fresh apple cider and cinnamon sticks. It’s the perfect topping for pancakes and waffles, ready in about 20 minutes.
Jump to RecipeApple Cider Syrup Ingredients
- 2 cups Apple Cider
- 3 Tbsp. Light Corn Syrup
- 1 cup Loosely Packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2 sticks Cinnamon
- 1 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
How To Make Apple Cider Syrup
- Combine and Simmer: In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider, corn syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks. Place the pan over medium heat.
- Reduce the Syrup: Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes. The syrup is ready when it has reduced by about half and has started to thicken.
- Finish with Butter: Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the butter until it has completely melted.
- Cool and Serve: Let the syrup cool completely in the saucepan. Before serving, remove and discard the cinnamon sticks.
Recipe Tips
- How do I know when the syrup is thick enough? The syrup will thicken significantly as it cools. While it’s hot, it should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. It’s ready when it has reduced by about half its original volume.
- Can I use apple juice instead of apple cider? Yes, you can, but the flavor will be different. Apple cider is typically unfiltered and unpasteurized, giving it a more robust and complex apple flavor. Apple juice will result in a lighter, sweeter syrup.
- Can I add other spices? Absolutely! For a warmer, more complex flavor, you can add other whole spices like a star anise, a few whole cloves, or a pinch of allspice to the saucepan along with the cinnamon sticks.
- Why add the butter at the end? Stirring in the butter off the heat at the end adds a wonderful richness and a silky, smooth finish to the syrup.
How to Use Apple Cider Syrup
This delicious syrup is incredibly versatile. Drizzle it over:
- Pancakes, waffles, or French toast
- A scoop of vanilla ice cream
- A bowl of oatmeal or yogurt
- Use it as a glaze for pork chops or roasted chicken
- Stir it into cocktails or coffee for a fall-flavored twist
How To Store Apple Cider Syrup
- Refrigerate: Let the syrup cool completely, then pour it into an airtight container or glass jar. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The syrup will thicken considerably when cold.
- Reheating: You can serve it cold or gently warm it in the microwave or on the stove before using.
Apple Cider Syrup Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 80-100 kcal per 2 tbsp serving
- Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 0g
Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.
FAQs
Yes. The corn syrup helps prevent the sugar from crystallizing and keeps the syrup smooth. If you omit it, just be careful not to stir the mixture too much once it starts simmering, as this can cause sugar crystals to form.
This can happen if sugar crystals form on the side of the pan and fall back into the syrup. To prevent this, you can use a wet pastry brush to wipe down the inside of the saucepan just above the liquid line while it’s simmering.
Yes, you can easily double all the ingredients. You will need to use a larger saucepan and may need to increase the simmering time by 5-10 minutes for it to reduce properly.
Try More Recipes:
- Spiced Apple Mug Cake Recipe
- Brown Butter Apple Cinnamon Muffins Recipe
- Salted (and Other) Caramel Apples Recipe
Apple Cider Syrup Recipe
Course: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings2
minutes15
minutes100
kcalA simple and delicious syrup made by reducing apple cider with brown sugar and cinnamon into a rich, pourable topping.
Ingredients
2 cups Apple Cider
3 Tbsp. Light Corn Syrup
1 cup Light Brown Sugar
2 Cinnamon Sticks
1 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
Directions
- Combine apple cider, corn syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan.
- Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook for about 15 minutes, until the mixture has reduced by half and thickened.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the butter until melted.
- Let it cool completely before removing the cinnamon sticks and serving.
Notes
- The syrup will thicken significantly as it cools, so don’t be tempted to over-reduce it on the stove.
- For a deeper flavor, use a good-quality, unfiltered apple cider.
- Store the cooled syrup in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- This syrup makes a wonderful homemade gift during the fall and holiday season.
