Today, I am sharing a recipe for Spice Syrup from the Settlement Cookbook. When I saw this recipe, I thought it would be great to use in fall recipes for drinks and other things. I had never made a syrup before and this is a very simple recipe. I was also how surprised at how good it came out. I thought that it would just be good in hot spiced cider, but after tasting it I realized it would be great in tea, over baked apples, and even on pancakes, french toast, or waffles. It sounds strange but it tasted almost like candy when I tasted it. Give it a try, it will definitely spice up your fall.
Spice Syrup
Ingredients:
4 cups water
2 lbs sugar
1 TB whole cloves
1 TB whole allspice
6 cinnamon sticks
Directions:
Put the spices in a bag or tea balls. I used 2 medium tea balls. I just put the cinnamon sticks into the pan, you could put them in a bag or cheesecloth to keep your syrup cleaner, but I kind of like the rustic feel to this syrup.
Put water, sugar in a pan and bring to a boil.
Let boil for 5 minutes or until clear.
Next, reduce heat, and add the spices and continue cooking until the syrup has a nice flavor. Approximately 30 to 45 minutes. It took mine about 45 minutes. Mine is pretty thick like a real maple syrup.
After it has finished cooking you will pour into a bottle to use as needed. I also used some mason jars. I am going to give some away as gifts to family members.
Store in the refrigerator.
Next week, I will share a few ways to use this spice syrup for some great fall drinks.
I always love hearing from you. Tell me how you would use this spice syrup.
I always love hearing from you. Tell me how you would use this spice syrup.
Have a great weekend.
This sounds really tasty. Yum!
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