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Crabapple Simple Syrup

Easy Crabapple Simple Syrup brings a delightful touch of sweetness to your drinks and desserts, capturing the essence of autumn in every drop.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 50
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups trimmed and halved Dolgo crabapples The star ingredient, these small apples burst with tartness.
  • 3/4 cup unbleached cane sugar (or regular white sugar) This all-natural sweetener enhances the syrup's flavor.
  • 1/2 cup water Just enough to balance the sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash the crabapples thoroughly, remove stems and cut off the flower end, and slice the crabapples in half.
  2. Measure out 4 cups of your trimmed and halved crabapples.
Cooking
  1. Place the prepared crabapples in a 2-quart saucepan, add sugar and water, and stir gently.
  2. Put the saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, and watch the mixture come to a simmer.
  3. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. Pour the mixture through a metal mesh strainer, gently pressing the fruit with a spoon to extract more liquid.
  5. Use a food mill to create crabapple puree from the leftover apples.
Cooling and Storage
  1. Pour the freshly strained syrup into a clean jar and allow it to cool completely at room temperature.
  2. Store the cooled syrup in the refrigerator, where it can last for 1-2 weeks.

Notes

Use fresh crabapples for richer flavor. You can add cinnamon or vanilla during cooking for added flavor. Adjust sweetness based on preference.