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Apple syrup
Serves Makes around 250ML Sauces and accompaniments
Ingredients
- 700ml good-quality clear apple juice
- 2tsp lemon juice
- 1 star anise
- 1⁄4tsp ground cinnamon
- 50g golden caster sugar
You will need
- 250ml jar or 2 x 125ml jars, sterilised
Method
Put the apple juice, lemon juice, star anise and ground cinnamon into a heavy-based saucepan and heat to simmer. Continue to boil until the liquid has reduced to around a quarter of its original quantity. This will take 1 hour or perhaps more, so check on the liquid regularly to ensure it doesn’t burn on the bottom.
Once the syrup has reduced, remove the star anise and add the sugar, boiling until the sugar has dissolved completely. The syrup will be ready when it has the consistency of honey.
Once ready, pour into the prepared jars, seal, label and leave to cool. The apple syrup may harden when it’s completely cool, especially if chilled. If it does, just heat it up briefly in the microwave or pop the jar into a pot of warm water to soften before use.
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