Apple Brown Sugar Syrup

Crisp, autumn days call for hearty foods and apple goodies—and this apple brown sugar syrup is a definite winner for turning some of your favorite foods into delightful fall treats. Drizzle it over fluffy pancakes, pool it on homemade ice cream or serve it atop whipped cream to take a slice of classic apple pie to even greater heights. It’s even amazing on a bowl of hearty oatmeal.

Bonus: This apple brown sugar syrup recipe is easy to make (it takes just 10 minutes), and it will stay in the fridge for a few days, meaning you can enjoy it on a whim or make it ahead for weekend brunch. Keep the recipe handy—it’s sure to become a favorite that will have the whole family asking for more.

Ingredients for Apple Brown Sugar Syrup

• Brown sugar: The rich, molasses-like flavor of brown sugar is key to making this apple brown sugar syrup as rich and decadent as it is.
• Cornstarch: This is a thickening agent that helps to create a creamier pouring sauce.
• Spices: Ground allspice and ground nutmeg are the two powerhouse spices used to give this syrup its rich flavor.
• Apple juice or cider: Fresh pressed cider (or homemade cider, if you have any on hand) tastes exceptionally good with the spices and brown sugar.

Directions

Step 1: Combine the first ingredients

In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, allspice and nutmeg, then mix them well.

Step 2: Add the apple juice, and cook

Add the apple juice (or cider), then cook and stir over medium heat until the syrup becomes bubbly and begins to thicken slightly.

Step 3: Enjoy your syrup

Once the apple brown sugar syrup has become the consistency you’d like, turn off the stove and let the sauce remain in the pan for a few minutes. Transfer it to a syrup pitcher, and enjoy!

Apple Brown Sugar Syrup Variations

• Add actual apples: This syrup is thin and chunkless. If you’d like a little texture, add chopped apples to the syrup as it’s cooking. This is an especially lovely addition if you’ll be using the syrup over waffles.
• Make it with maple: You’ll have to cook it longer to achieve a thicker syrup, but swapping the brown sugar for pure maple syrup is a particularly tasty way to enjoy an apple syrup.

How to Store Apple Brown Sugar Syrup

Store any leftovers in an airtight container, such as a glass jar with a lid, and keep the syrup in the refrigerator.

How long does brown sugar apple syrup last?

Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, this syrup will last for three to four days.

Apple Brown Sugar Syrup Tips

How do I get the syrup to thicken?

If you prefer a thicker syrup, simply cook it longer. You’ll have to continually stir and monitor it closely, as this does thicken quickly.

Can I use another sugar?

This is a brown-sugar-based apple syrup, so we don’t recommend swapping out the brown sugar. However, if you’re determined, you can swap the brown sugar for coconut sugar or maple syrup (or a mix of a few sugars) for tasty results that’ll still satisfy your sweet-apple craving.

What should I use this syrup with?

As noted above, this syrup really does taste yummy on just about anything you’d drizzle syrup on. It’s delightful on ice cream, amazing on waffles, pancakes or French toast, and it works well as a marinade for pork—heck, it’s even yummy as a dipping sauce for homemade cider donuts! Truly, it’s a versatile sauce that you’ll find yourself reaching for again and again.