This Apple Cider Syrup, made with apple juice, brown sugar, butter and fall spices, is creamy, smooth, sweet and super simple to make. It’s the perfect seasonal syrup to serve over pancakes, waffles, ice cream and so much more.
If you are a fan of all-things-fall, you may find yourself adding this to cocktails, hot tea or even eating with a spoon straight from the jar. We won’t judge!
Apple Cider Syrup
What better way to celebrate the start of apple picking season than to pour this creamy, dreamy apple syrup over literally everything. Not only is it incredibly versatile, it’s also laughably easy to make. If you end up with more fresh apple cider than you can possibly drink, this is the perfect recipe! Otherwise, it’s perfectly fine to make with plain old apple juice.
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We season this apple syrup simply with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg and a touch of vanilla. A hefty splash of apple cider vinegar gives the syrup a nice boost, too.
Ways to Use Apple Syrup
There are oh-so-many uses for homemade flavored syrup, and considering how easy they are to make you may as well try them all! Of course, you can drown your pancakes and waffles in it, but don’t stop there. Here are a few of our other favorite uses:
- Add to cocktails and mocktails.
- Serve over vanilla ice cream.
- Drizzle over bread pudding, French toast casseroles, pound cake or any of your other favorite baked breakfast dishes.
- Serve with a slice of fresh baked apple pie.
- Seal in jars and give away as gifts.
Key Ingredients
- Apple Cider – fresh apple cider makes the most amazing syrup, but you can use any kind of apple juice or fresh apple cider.
- Brown Sugar – brown sugar adds a great flavor, as opposed to plain granulated sugar.
- Cornstarch – this helps to thicken the syrup.
- Cinnamon – this recipe calls for ground cinnamon, but you could also add a whole cinnamon stick and remove it after cooling.
- Apple Cider Vinegar – this adds a great tartness, rounding off the flavors.
- Butter – butter keeps this syrup nice and smooth. You can use salted or unsalted butter.
How to Make Apple Syrup Recipe
- Boil all but the vanilla. Heat a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, then add the apple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, apple cider vinegar and butter and whisk to combine. Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Add vanilla. Remove from heat, add the vanilla and stir again.
- Cool and serve. Allow to cool, then serve with pancakes and waffles, French toast, ice cream or apple pie. Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you store in an airtight container in the fridge, this Apple Syrup should last for at least 1 week. You can also freeze this syrup for up to 3 months!
Apple cider is the raw, unfiltered juice from apples while apple juice is usually pasteurized and often sweetened. You can use either for this recipe, although I prefer the slightly less sweet apple cider when it is in season.
Storing and Reheating Instructions
- Refrigerator – cool completely, then transfer the syrup to an airtight container where it can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezer – you can store in an airtight container or freezer bags in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, simply transfer to the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheating – you can reheat your syrup in the microwave, or else transfer to a small saucepan and reheat over medium heat until warmed through.
Apple Cider Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple juice, or fresh apple cider
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, then add the apple juice, brown sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, apple cider vinegar, and butter and whisk to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a boil and continue to boil for 2 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat, add the vanilla, and stir again.
- Allow to cool completely, then serve with pancakes, waffles, French toast, or ice cream. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storing instructions – cool completely, then transfer the syrup to an airtight container where it can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.
- Freezing – to store frozen, transfer to an airtight container or freezer bags and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. To thaw, transfer to the refrigerator overnight.
- Reheating – reheat your syrup in the microwave, or transfer to a small saucepan and reheat over medium heat until warmed through.
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This Apple Syrup is the perfect seasonal syrup to serve over pancakes, waffles, ice cream and so much more. It’s incredibly versatile and laughably easy to make.
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Breakfast, Fall Recipes, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sauces & Condiments, Season, Syrup, Vegetarian,
Can this be canned …….hot to hot has or water bath method.
This is our favorite thing to put on pancakes and waffles in the fall! It tastes like Christmas.
Great syrup recipe. Will be making this all fall!