This sweet Apple Cider Simple Syrup, with its hint of tartness is the perfect addition to enhancing your autumn cocktail or mocktail menu! Used traditionally to sweeten cocktails, simple syrups can also be used in other beverages, cooking and baking.
Whether it is a hot or cold beverage, our Apple Cider Simple Syrup is a great way to enhance your traditional favorites.
What is Apple Cider Simple Syrup?
Usually made from equal parts sugar and water, traditional simple syrup is cooked down to a thick syrup. By replacing the water with apple cider, you'll love this twist that can be used in your everyday cocktails, beverages, cooking and baking. For some added depth, you can add some fall warming spices such as cinnamon, cloves, allspice, or nutmeg.
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- What is Apple Cider Simple Syrup?
- Why You Will Love This Apple Cider Simple Syrup Recipe
- Ingredients
- Substitutions and Variations
- How to Make Apple Cider Simple Syrup
- More Recipes You Will Love
- How to Store Apple Cider Simple Syrup Recipe
- How To Use Apple Cider Simple Syrup
- Top Tip
- Frequently Asked Questions About Our Apple Cider Simple Syrup Recipe
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- Apple Cider Simple Syrup Recipe
This was inspired by my Apple Cider Sangria with White Wine recipe. One of our favorite drinks is an Old Fashioned, and we are always looking for ways to put a new twist on classics. We decided to try it with the addition of Apple Cider Simple Syrup for a seasonal flavor.
Why You Will Love This Apple Cider Simple Syrup Recipe
- Quick: In just 15 minutes you will have a homemade syrup to use.
- Simple Ingredients: With just two ingredients (plus optional add-ins) this is one of the easiest things you can make that add so much depth to many beverages and dishes.
- Versatile: Not just for cocktails, you can use it for mocktails, hot and cold beverages, cooking and baking.
Ingredients
All you need is a couple simple ingredients, many of which you might already have at home!
See the recipe card below for the exact quantities of each ingredient.
- Sweetened Apple Cider: The base for the simple syrup, if unsweetened is all you have it'll work well too.
- Light Brown Sugar: The base for the syrups thickness and enhances the sweet flavor.
- Cinnamon Stick: Enhances the cinnamon flavor in the cider and adds warmth.
- Whole Cloves: Additional warming spice that complements cinnamon.
- Allspice Berries: A fragrant spice that balances the fruity sweetness.
For this Apple Cider Simple Syrup recipe, you'll want to have on hand a small pot, spatula and small strainer.
Substitutions and Variations
Love this recipe but looking to mix it up?
- Unsweetened Apple Cider: A totally viable substitute in this recipe and keeps the sugar content a bit lower.
- Dark Brown Sugar: Use dark versus light to allow for a deeper flavor.
- Granulated Sugar: Can be used but will change the depth of the syrup.
- Pure Vanilla Extract: Adds a subtle hint of vanilla, while enhancing all other flavors.
How to Make Apple Cider Simple Syrup
You will love how quick and easy it is to make this Simple Syrup, you'll find yourself making it often.
Bring all ingredients to a light simmer in a small pot for about 15-20 minutes.
Strain into a glass jar and allow it to cool before use.
Hint: Breaking up the cinnamon stick allows for more of the flavors to infuse into the syrup.
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How to Store Apple Cider Simple Syrup Recipe
There is so much you can do with this simple syrup that you will likely use it all up. But if you are looking for some storage options, here are some helpful tips.
- Refrigerator: Once cooled, place in an airtight container for 2-4 weeks.
- Freezer: While you can freeze simple syrups, their consistency might not be the same after thawed. Whisk over low heat once thawed to bring more closely back to its original form.
- Reheating: If the syrup is too thick you can slowly heat it back up to thin it out.
How To Use Apple Cider Simple Syrup
- Cocktails/Mocktails: Add to your classic favorites and give it a seasonal twist.
- Cold Beverages: Add a tablespoon or two into a pitcher of your favour lemonade or sangria. We have added it to our Apple Cider Sangria with White Wine for an enhanced apple cider sweetness.
- Hot Beverages: Use as a replacement for your sugar in tea or coffee. Try it in or drizzled on our Caramel Mocha Coffee recipe.
- Cooking: Add to a marinade to sweeten your meat dishes.
- Glaze: Drizzle on your vegetables over the final stages of cooking, like our Maple Brussel Sprouts.
- Syrup: Pour over our Gluten Free Buttermilk Waffles or Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes for an added complexity in taste.
- Baking: Baste your cake or cupcakes for added sweetness and an extra moist dessert, before adding any toppings/icing.
Top Tip
Make a thick simple syrup by doubling the sugar content and making a more concentrate syrup. Also knows as a rich simple syrup, it has enhanced sweetness and texture. Thick syrup will have a longer shelf life due to the added sugar.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Apple Cider Simple Syrup Recipe
Do you have questions about Apple Cider Simple Syrup? We're here to help!
A concentrated, thick, rich apple cinnamon flavored syrup that is primarily used for sweetening cocktails. You can also use it for other beverages, cooking and baking.
Simply boiling down equal parts apple cider and brown sugar will produce a thick, caramel color syrup. You can enhance the flavor by adding in seasonal spices. This process takes a couple ingredients and about 15 minutes.
Typical fall spices work best, such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, allspice and star anise. They are best when used whole for easy of straining and a visibly cleaner syrup.
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Apple Cider Simple Syrup Recipe
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Spatula
- Small Strainer
Ingredients
- 1 cup sweetened apple cider
- 150 grams light brown sugar approx. ¾ cup packed
- 1 cinnamon stick roughly chopped
- 5-6 whole cloves
- 5-6 allspice berries
Instructions
- Bring all ingredients to a light simmer in a small pot for about 15-20 minutes.
- Strain into a glass jar and allow it to cool before use.
Notes
- Apple Cider Simple Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-4 weeks.
- This syrup can be used in cocktails, drizzled over pancakes or waffles, or mixed into yogurt or oatmeal for a boost of seasonal flavor.
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Jo says
This is a Great and delicious recipe to try.
Eva Filer says
Such a nice item to have in the fridge all year-round!
Kimberly Garrido says
Thanks for starting this new recipe category, Eva! I love homemade syrups for breakfast, so I definitely need to give this one a try!
Eva Filer says
So glad to hear! I hope you enjoy them.
kimberly Garrido says
Thanks for starting this new category of recipes, Eva! Personally, I prefer homemade syrups for my breakfasts, so I definitely need to try this recipe!
Eva Filer says
So glad to hear!
Eva Filer says
We love making this simple syrup in the Fall to mix up our traditional cocktail menu. It packs so much flavor and lasts for quite a while!