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@littlejoycoffee DIY or Buy episode 8: Fiona Apple Apple Syrup Recipe: The challenge for any fruit syrup is to get the flavor to come though in the finished drink without it being overly sweet. I think we’ve been able to accomplish that here with this recipe using apple cider, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a little extra time. Serena was just slightly exaggerating when she said this one takes five hours. For this smaller batch, it’s about 40min depending on how vigorous your simmer is. Unlike a standard simple syrup, which uses 1 part liquid to 1 part sugar, we’re going to use 2 parts liquid (apple cider in this case) to 1 part sugar. And to concentrate the apple flavor, we are going to extend our simmer time, simmering until we reduce the liquid by about half. You should end up with a syrupy consistency, that coats the back of a spoon, but isn’t too thick. That’s the drawback to this recipe. If you take your eyes off it for too long, too much liquid can evaporate, leaving you with a sticky apple caramel that will harden as it cools. But if you watch it carefully, this is a great way to get a strong apple flavor without using any artificial flavors. 1 cup light brown sugar 2 cups apple cider 2 cinnamon sticks Combine all ingredients and simmer until liquid is reduced by about half. The syrup will coat the back of a spoon. A finger swipe test should leave the spoon clean. WARNING: don’t simmer for too long or hot because this one can quickly turn from syrup to hard candy!!!
