Spiced Syrup Food

HOMEMADE BROWN SUGAR SPICED SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• In a small saucepan, add the water, cinnamon, orange zest, and spices. Bring to a boil.
• Add sugar and stir constantly until the sugar is fully dissolved.
• Remove from the heat, cover, and allow to cool completely. The cooling time allows the spices to infuse the syrup. Leave them for at least 3 hours and taste it periodically until it reaches your desired flavor.
• Strain the spices from the syrup using a fine mesh strainer.
• Bottle and store in the refrigerator.

SPICED ROSE WATER SYRUP

Steps:

• Make a syrup by stirring the water and sugar together in a heavy saucepan over medium low heat until the sugar dissolves.
• Increase heat to medium high; add cinnamon sticks; boil until the syrup is reduced to a scant one cup, about ten minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in the rose water and allow the syrup to cool.

SPICED SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the sugar, 1 cup water, allspice, cloves, cinnamon and ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar is completely melted. Remove from the heat and let steep for 1 hour. Strain into a small bowl, cover and refrigerate until cold.

SPICED SYRUP

Steps:

• Stir all ingredients in heavy large deep saucepan over medium-low heat until sugar dissolves. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan (do not allow tip to touch bottom). Increase heat to high. Boil without stirring until thermometer registers 220°F, occasionally swirling pan and brushing down sides with wet pastry brush, about 12 minutes (time will vary depending on size of pan). Strain syrup into medium bowl. Cool to room temperature. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Let stand at room temperature. Rewarm before serving.)

MIXED BERRIES WITH SPICED MAPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the syrup, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer, discarding the spices. Cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, combine the heavy cream, creme fraiche, 2 teaspoons of the spiced syrup and vanilla. Using a large whisk or handheld mixer, beat until the cream thickens and soft peaks begin to form (careful not to over whip).
• Divide the berries among 4 coupe glasses or dessert dishes. Dollop with the whipped creme fraiche and drizzle with 1 to 2 teaspoons of the syrup. Sprinkle with almonds, if using. Leftover syrup will keep for 2 weeks in the refrigerator in a sealed jar.

APPLE SPICE SYRUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, cornstarch, allspice and nutmeg; mix well. Add juice or cider. Cook and stir over medium heat until syrup is bubbly and slightly thickened.

SPICE-INFUSED SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring sugar, 1 cup water, the peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon stick, star anise, and zest to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes. For milder flavor, remove star anise, and discard; simmer 10 minutes more. Remove from heat. Let cool completely. Pour through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month. Syrup can be refrigerated in an airtight container up to 1 month.

SPICY SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Place all ingredients except sugar and ginger in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer, covered, for two hours. Remove from heat and stir in sugar until well dissolved. Cool to room temperature, then grate the ginger and stir in. Cover and set aside for at least 12 hours. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a sealable jar and refrigerate.

PUMPKIN SPICE SYRUP

Steps:

• Tip all the ingredients into a pan with 125ml water, and cook over a medium heat for 5-10 mins until the sugar has dissolved and you have a thin syrup.
• Remove from the heat and leave to cool. Transfer the syrup to a sterilised bottle or jar. Will keep in the fridge for up to two weeks.

SPICED APPLE SYRUP WITH CLEMENTINE & CLOVES

Steps:

• Heat the apple juice with the whole spices, ginger, zest and sugar. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins.
• Remove from the heat and leave to cool, then strain the syrup into small bottles.

CITRUS SPICE SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring ingredients to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let steep 1 hour. Strain syrup into small pitcher; discard solids in strainer. Cover and refrigerate syrup until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Keep chilled.)

GINGER SPICE SYRUP

Steps:

• Bring ingredients to a boil on medium high heat, stirring often until the sugar dissolves.
• Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat. Cover and let sit about 1 hour to steep.
• Strain syrup into a small pitcher; discard the solids in a strainer.
• Cover and chill in refrigerator until syrup is cold, about 3 hours.
• May be made up to 1 week ahead. Keep refrigerated until using.
• Enjoy!

GINGERBREAD-SPICED SYRUP

Steps:

• Place the first 5 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, honey, nutmeg and spice bag; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until syrup reaches desired consistency, 30-45 minutes., Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Discard spice bag; transfer syrup to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

SPICED POMEGRANATE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine the pomegranate juice, wine, and lemon juice in a bowl. Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger. Crumble in half of the brown sugar and whisk mixture until sugar dissolves.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and swirl to coat the pan. Immediately pour in the juice/spice mixture and increase the heat to high. Bring mixture to a boil while whisking to prevent scorching. Reduce heat to medium and, while stirring, add the remaining brown sugar a little at a time. Cook and stir until mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency or when it can coat the back of a spoon.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly and continue to cool, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir and serve.