Capture the fantastic flavors of fall with Apple Cider Syrup! You are going to love it on everything from pancakes and waffles to ice cream and even apple pie!
After I had my third baby I hired a babysitter. Well, I guess you could call her a babysitter. I hired her to help out around the house. My third, and last, baby cried all day and all night. He NEVER quit crying. In addition to listening to him cry all night and day, I had to keep up with all my bookkeeping duties too. I was falling farther and farther behind and decided to hire her. She saved my life, and my third born’s life too! We loved her!
One thing I quickly noticed about her was that we shared something in common. A love for my homemade hot fudge sauce, which I always have in my fridge. It’s like a staple ! I’m pretty sure she ate some every time she came over. If she was still around babysitting I know she would start eating Apple Cider Syrup out of the jar too! I know because that’s what I want to do too!
Apple Cider Syrup is smooth and dreamy! Our family has been enjoying it on all kinds of different things. It would be heavenly served over Gingerbread then topped with whipped cream. It’s really yummy warmed up and drizzled over vanilla ice cream sprinkled with cinnamon. See, you can get carried away with all kinds of yummy ideas for this stuff. Or you could just eat it straight from the jar with a spoon! (I won’t tell if you won’t)
Of course, Apple Cider Syrup is great on pancakes. Add a little cinnamon and nutmeg to your favorite pancake recipe and it’s even better. The stuff settles perfectly into every butter filled square of waffles too! You could steam or saute sliced apples, toss it with Apple Cider Syrup and serve it over either pancakes, French toast, or waffles.
I’ve probably got the picture by now. Apple Cider Syrup is super duper versatile! It’s a quick and easy way to add the flavor of juicy fall apples to every day! You need to get this stuff in your fridge and then let your babysitter have some! Only if shes as good as mine was!
Apple Cider Syrup
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. white sugar
- 2 T. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 c. apple cider
- 2 T. lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 1/4 c. butter
Instructions
- Add sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg and cornstarch to saucepan. Whisk together.
- Gradually add apple cider and lemon juice.
- Cook and whisk over medium heat until thickened to desired consistency.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and butter.
- Serve warm over pancakes, waffles, French toast or ice cream.
Is there anything else I can use instead of lemon juice? I am allergic to that.
Mary, I’m not sure what to substitute for lemon juice. I think I would just leave it out. I bet it would be just fine! Good luck!
Substitute the lemon juice with white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
I love substitutions! Using vinegar would add a nice, and unexpected flavor!
Any idea how long this will keep in the fridge?
I’m not exactly sure how long this will keep in the fridge because my family eats it so quickly. I imagine it would last refrigerated for a few weeks.
Love the looks of this. Can this recipe be canned? And how long will it hold in the refrigerator? I’m thinking this would be a great holiday gift. Thanks!
I’m not sure if this syrup can be canned or not. We always make it and eat it right away. It nice to have jars of it sitting on the shelf though. Let me know if you try canning it!
Maybe I missed it, but can this be canned and stored for sometime and then maybe reheated when you wanted to use it. Thought it would make some nice gifts if it will last for a bit. Thank you
I haven’t ever canned this particular syrup recipe so I don’t dare say if it’s safe or not. I just make a little at a time and eat it fresh. It would make a diving gift though! Let me know if you try it.
Hi.
I believe if you omit the butter (dairy products can’t/shouldn’t be canned) and replaced the cornstarch with clear jel it is safe to can.
Good to know! I always make this syrup fresh and haven’t bothered canning it. Thanks for the tips!
OMG. This is unbelievably good. I just want to eat it all on it’s own. Can’t wait to try it on waffles and pancakes and ice cream. Thank you so much for sharing.
Don’t you love versatile recipes like this? It takes so many dishes from ordinary to extra ordinary! By the way, I won’t judge you a bit for eating it straight from the jar with a spoon!
This looks divine! How long would this syrup keep? Can you can it or is there a way to extend the shelf life without keeping it in the refrigerator? Thank you so much for sharing!
I can’t wait for you to try it! I’m not sure how long this syrup will last in the fridge because mine has never lasted longer than a few weeks.
This is delicious! I was eating out of the jar! I did sae enough for my crew of 5 (dairy farmers) to have some over vanilla ice cream! Lemon juice made mine a bit bitter so I will leave it out next time! Thanks for sharin, ~Melis polka dotted posh
Food is a great way to make dairy farmers happy! I bet you made their day!
Hi There! About how long will this last in the fridge? Also, can it be frozen? Thanks!
I’ve left it in the fridge for a couple weeks before and it was fine. I’ve never tried freezing it, but I think it would work. Let me know if you try freezing it. It would be handy to have it in the freezer for those busy days! Enjoy!
I’ve been making an extremely similar recipe that was published in Gourmet 1990. The only difference is half brown sugar vs all white sugar in Gourmet, and the addition of vanilla at the end. It’s my daughter’s favorite and we still use our recipe almost 30 years later. It keeps for a long time in the fridge.
This is the perfect fall syrup! I’m going to try it with all white sugar soon. I bet the color is gorgeous!
I don’t see the amount of apple cider to use in this recipe
Hi Mindy! You’ll need 2 cups of apple cider! Enjoy!
I’m late to the party, but I felt like it was a little heavy on the cinnamon. I did substitute 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar for the lemon juice. Very yummy on a spoon. Excited to try it on French toast this weekend.
Oh my goodness…this is great on everything. I’ll have to try apple cider vinegar sometime!
It’s beginning of April we do have apple cider now is there a substitute
Hi Sherrie! You can use apple cider or apple juice in the juice aisle at the store. It doesn’t need to be refrigerated until after opening so I always try to keep some in my pantry. I can’t wait for you to make this!