Sugar-Free Homemade Apple Syrup
Indulge in the natural sweetness of fresh apples with this Sugar-Free Homemade Apple Syrup, a wholesome recipe that’s perfect for pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, or even as a drizzle over desserts. Featuring nutrient-rich ingredients like fresh apples, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a touch of nutmeg, this syrup offers a warm, aromatic blend without added sugar. The recipe uses cornstarch to achieve a perfectly silky texture, creating a healthy alternative to store-bought syrups. With just 15 minutes of prep and 30 minutes of cooking, you’ll have a versatile, fridge-friendly syrup that’s both easy to make and delightfully free of refined sugars. This apple syrup recipe is ideal for health-conscious home cooks or anyone seeking a flavorful, sugar-free topping option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Fresh apples
- 2 cups Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
Core and chop the apples into small pieces, leaving the skin on for added fiber and nutrients.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped apples, 2 cups of water, and the cinnamon stick.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the apples are very soft.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool slightly. Then, transfer the mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree it until smooth.
Strain the pureed apples through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth back into the saucepan, pressing down to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
Return the liquid to heat and mix in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, and ground nutmeg.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
Slowly stir the cornstarch mixture into the apple syrup, cooking over medium heat until the syrup thickens, about 5-10 minutes.
Adjust the consistency by adding a little more water if needed, and cook for an additional minute.
Remove from heat, let it cool to room temperature, and transfer the syrup to a glass jar or bottle for storage.
Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and shake well before use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 118.7 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 77.0 g | ||
| Protein | 2.2 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 818 mg | 17% | |
*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.
