Easy Apple Syrup
Transform your breakfast or dessert game with this Easy Apple Syrup—a luscious, homemade topping bursting with the cozy flavors of fresh apples, warm cinnamon, and a touch of vanilla. Made with just a handful of pantry staples and ready in under 25 minutes, this versatile recipe combines tender apple chunks, a duo of granulated and brown sugar for depth, and a hint of spice to create a perfectly thickened syrup. Whether drizzled over pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal, or used as a decadent addition to ice cream or baked treats, this apple syrup is effortless to prepare and brimming with comforting fall flavors. Bonus: It stores beautifully in the fridge, making it a convenient go-to for adding sweetness and charm to any dish throughout the week.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Apples (any variety)
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 0.5 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Peel, core, and dice the apples into small chunks.
In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, 1 cup of water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugars.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the apples are soft and tender.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
Gradually stir the cornstarch slurry into the apple mixture. Stir continuously until the syrup thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Optional: For a smoother syrup, use an immersion blender to puree the mixture or press it through a fine-mesh strainer.
Allow the syrup to cool slightly before serving. It will thicken further as it cools.
Serve warm over your favorite pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or desserts. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
790 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 164 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.9 g | 75% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.2 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.3 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
