Spiced Apple Cider Syrup

Capture the cozy flavors of mulled cider in a thick syrup. This concentrated syrup is ideal for drizzling over pancakes, stirring into cocktails or sweetening tea.

Ingredients

• 4 cups fresh apple cider
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 whole cloves
• 3 slices fresh ginger

Instructions

1. Place cider, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until the liquid reduces by half and becomes syrupy, about 30–40 minutes.
3. Remove spices with a slotted spoon and test the syrup by placing a drop on a cold plate—it should coat the plate.
4. Pour hot syrup into sterilized jars or bottles and seal.
5. Let cool; refrigerate and use within one month.

Use this syrup to sweeten oatmeal, glaze baked apples or create spiced cocktails. A little goes a long way.