Glaze your festive fall desserts with a burst of caramel apple and cinnamon flavor.
Here in Upstate New York, we’re slowly easing out of summer and into fall. The sun is still hot, but the days are shorter. The grass is lush and coated in cool dew. And in local orchards, apples are blushing and popping off their trees, ready to be eaten. What better time than now to craft a caramelly apple syrup from scratch? Such a tasty concoction has the potential to transform not only desserts, but festive fall brunches, too.
This silky, sweet apple syrup tastes as rich as it looks, yet it’s easy to make. Did I mention it only takes a few simple ingredients? If you have a couple of bruised apples you aren’t sure what to do with, this is the perfect way to transform them. With a bit of brown sugar, cinnamon spice, and everything nice, you can take fresh apple juice and turn it into a decadent topping.
Which kind of apples are best?
Green apples, known as Granny Smith, are crisp and tart, but once they’re cooked down, they become sweeter. They have one of the strongest flavors of all apple varieties, which makes them great for baking and cooking. In this recipe, they’re ideal because the tartness is complemented by the added brown sugar. But if you’d like your syrup even sweeter, then use Honeycrisp, Golden Delicious, or Cortland.
How do I store leftovers?
Once the apple syrup has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to a jar and seal well. The beauty of this topping is that it lasts a while—up to 2 weeks—in the fridge. For longer storage, portion the apple syrup into ice cube trays and freeze for 2-3 months.
Serving suggestions
Like I said, the sun is still hot this fall, even though the days are getting shorter. And so I find myself craving some Cookie Dough Banana Ice Cream with a drizzle of apple syrup for a fun fall twist. But if you want a forkful of a dessert that might just knock your socks off, pour a bit of apple syrup over Crème Brûlée Cheesecake. These desserts are so luxurious that they can turn any occasion into a party. But what about brunch? Well, apple syrup goes great on anything from Whole-Wheat Pancakes or Pumpkin Waffles to French Toast Bagels or Apple-Banana Bread.
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