Fall Spice Cordial
Capture the cozy essence of autumn with this delectable Fall Spice Cordial, a rich, spiced syrup infused with the warm flavors of cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and allspice. Sweetened with the perfect blend of granulated sugar and honey, and brightened with hints of orange zest, fresh ginger, vanilla, and a splash of lemon juice, this versatile cordial is the ultimate seasonal treat. Whether stirred into steaming cups of tea, swirled into cocktails, or simply mixed with hot water for a soothing drink, its deep, aromatic profile will transport you to crisp fall evenings. Ready in under 30 minutes and easily stored for up to four weeks, this homemade cordial is a must-have for anyone craving a festive, flavorful addition to their pantry.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 1.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Honey
- 2 strips (peeled with a vegetable peeler) Orange zest
- 2 pieces Cinnamon sticks
- 5 pieces Cloves
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 teaspoon Allspice berries
- 1 inch (sliced) Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine water, granulated sugar, and honey. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves completely, forming a syrup.
Add the orange zest, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, allspice berries, and sliced ginger to the saucepan.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the syrup.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and lemon juice.
Allow the mixture to cool completely to room temperature. This will help the flavors continue to develop.
Once cooled, strain the cordial through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle. Discard the solids.
Store the Fall Spice Cordial in the refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.
To serve, mix 1-2 tablespoons of the cordial into hot water, tea, or a cocktail base. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 421.8 g | 153% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 399.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.8 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 239 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 447 mg | 10% | |
*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.
