Sweet, crisp, and lightly fruity, this apple simple syrup adds warmth and freshness to drinks, desserts, and baked treats.
Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Fine-mesh strainer or sieve
- Measuring cups
- Sterilized bottle or jar
Ingredients
- 1 cup (200 g) white granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) filtered water
- 1 large apple skin-on, cored, and chopped
Instructions
- Dissolve sugar in water over medium heat.
- Add chopped apple and simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and steep for 10–15 minutes.
- Strain into a sterilized glass bottle, pressing gently on the fruit.
- Cool completely before storing.
Notes
Choose the right apple: Sweet, fragrant apples like Fuji, Gala, or Honeycrisp bring the best aroma and natural sweetness. Tart apples work too, but balance with extra sugar if desired.
Skin-on: Leave the skin on for added flavor and richer color for the syrup
Adjust sweetness: For a thicker, more concentrated syrup, try a 2:1 sugar-to-water ratio. For a lighter touch, reduce sugar slightly.
Flavor layering: Add a cinnamon stick, a few cloves, or a strip of lemon zest during simmering for subtle, complementary notes.
Straining tip: Press gently on the apples to extract flavor without pulp for a smooth, clear syrup.
Storage: Keep refrigerated in a sterilized glass bottle or jar. Best used within 2 weeks for the brightest, freshest flavor.
Yield: 1 cup (240 ml)