Caramel Apple Syrup
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Add chopped Granny Smith apple and apple cider to a saucepan and simmer.
- 2Strain out the apple pieces and reserve the cider, keeping it warm.
- 3In a separate saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium heat.
- 4Cook sugar until it turns a deep amber caramel color, swirling the pan instead of stirring.
- 5Very carefully add the warm apple cider a little at a time, watching for bubbling.
- 6Stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- 7Simmer everything until smooth.
- 8Remove from heat and let cool before transferring to a clean glass jar or bottle.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider
- 1 whole Granny Smith apple, chopped
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- a pinch salt
Equipment
saucepan
Tips
- Store covered in the refrigerator and use within about 1–2 weeks.
- If you don't want to make caramel from scratch, you can simmer the apple cider, chopped apple, and both sugars together, then strain and add some caramel flavoring.
