Heart-Healthy Homemade Apple Syrup
Elevate your breakfast and dessert game with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Apple Syrup—a luscious, naturally sweet topping that’s perfect for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or drizzling over ice cream. Crafted from fresh apples, a touch of honey, and warm cinnamon, this recipe skips refined sugars, making it a wholesome choice for health-conscious eaters. A splash of lemon juice brightens the flavor, while a simple cornstarch slurry ensures the perfect pourable consistency. Ready in under 45 minutes and easily stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks, this apple syrup is as versatile as it is delicious. Whether you’re hosting a brunch or indulging in a cozy treat, this light yet decadent syrup is sure to impress while supporting your heart-healthy lifestyle.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Fresh apples
- 2 cups Water
- 1 whole Cinnamon stick
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
Wash and core the apples, then chop them into small pieces. There's no need to peel them unless desired.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped apples and 2 cups of water.
Add the cinnamon stick and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 20 minutes, or until the apples are very soft and breaking down.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then, using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the apple mixture into a bowl, pressing to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids and cinnamon stick.
Return the strained apple juice to the saucepan. Stir in the lemon juice and honey, and bring the mixture back to a gentle boil over medium heat.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until dissolved. Gradually stir this slurry into the boiling apple juice, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Continue cooking the syrup over medium heat for another 5-8 minutes, or until it thickens to the desired consistency. The syrup should coat the back of a spoon.
Remove from heat. Allow the syrup to cool before transferring it to a sterilized glass jar or bottle.
Store the apple syrup in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 32 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.2 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.8 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 885 mg | 19% | |
*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.
