Cinnamon Apple Simple Syrup
This easy homemade cinnamon apple syrup calls for just 5 simple ingredients, and can be stored for up to a month! This apple simple syrup recipe is perfect for adding to homemade lattes, cocktails, and teas. But it's also perfect for topping pancakes, waffles, and french toast!
Ingredients
- 1 ripe apple washed and peeled. I love to use MacIntosh apples, but you can use any kind of apple you like. Sweet apples(such as a gala or fuji apple). Granny Smith apples, Red Delouse Apples, and Honey Crisp apples all work well!
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cane sugar you can also use white sugar, golden brown sugar, or dark brown sugar.
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan, and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Simmer stirring often until the sugar dissolves completely and the apple pieces have broken down slightly. If you are using a firmer apple crush the pieces with the back of your spoon to help break them down and release the apple juice.
- Once the sugar is dissolved lower the heat and continue to cook stirring often until the mixture has thickened slightly. Remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool momentarily.
- Pour the hot syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a mason jar or an airtight container. The remaining apple pieces can be discarded or eaten. They are especially good on vanilla ice cream!
- Allow the syrup to cool uncovered for 2-3 hours or until it reaches room temperature. Cover tightly and transfer the finished syrup to the fridge until ready to use.
- Be sure to give your apple syrup a good shake before using, in case the cinnamon has started to settle on the bottom of the jar. Enjoy!
Notes
Homemade apple simple syrup can be stored in an airtight container or glass jar in the fridge for up to 1 month. Shake cold syrup before using.
Whole cinnamon sticks can be used in place of the ground cinnamon in this recipe if that is all you have on hand. Or if you aren't a big of having ground cinnamon in the finished syrup.
If you like you can also use apple peels and apple cores to make this recipe. I make a lot of pies and crisps during apple season and often have a large pile of apple scraps by the end of the day. This recipe is a great way to make the most of those scraps. Or the apples that are a bit past their prime.
If you are looking for another great recipe to use up apples that have started to go bad. Be sure to check out my easy slow cooker apple butter recipe!
I love to store my homemade syrups in small glass mason jars or glass bottles. Glass is the best option for storage but any airtight container or bottle will get the job done!
Nutrition
Calories: 55kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 0.04gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.004gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.001gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 7IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.04mg
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