How can something this simple be so delicious? This apple cider syrup is the flavoring agent you’ll be using all fall. 

If you like apple cider, then I have to share this delicious idea with you:

Apple cider syrup.

It’s one of the simpler recipes you’ll stumble upon this autumn season. It’s super easy to make – it just takes a bit of time.

The end result? An extremely flavorful apple cider syrup that can be used in so many delicious ways; try it drizzled on vanilla ice cream; mix some into your morning bowl of oatmeal; add some into buttercream frosting.

Keep reading for even more ideas.

You’ll Need One Ingredient To Make This Syrup

Here’s the deal.

You truly only need one ingredient to make the most flavorful syrup. What is it?

Apple cider.

A few years ago I made a homemade apple soda that called for apple cider syrup and carbonated water. 

I was reminded of the apple syrup recently and decided to make another batch. And it was even more delicious than I remembered.

All you’ll need to make the syrup is a large container of apple cider. I used a 64-ounce container of apple cider – simmered it for about an hour – and was left with about 8 ounces of thick, concentrated, apple-flavored syrup.

That’s right: 64 ounces of apple cider boiled down yields about a cup of apple cider syrup. 

So all of that apple flavor from a jug of apple cider ends up in the boiled down syrup resulting in a super concentrated, nearly caramelized syrup.

Uses For Apple Cider Syrup

Why make apple cider syrup? I’ve got 20 reasons why! Use it in any of the following ways:

• Drizzled on top of pancakes (try these apple oatcakes)
• Drizzled on top of homemade waffles
• As a filling or topping for homemade crepes
• Mixed into a bowl of oatmeal
• Mixed into plain yogurt
• Drizzled onto a block of cream cheese and used as a cracker dip
• Used as a jam substitute on top of toast
• Mixed into whipped cream and used as a topping for pie or cake
• Mixed with olive oil and to make a simple vinaigrette for salad
• Used as a marinade or glaze for chicken or pork chops
• Used as a dip for apple hand pies or fried pie
• Mixed with cream cheese and used as a filling for apple pie wontons – dust with powdered sugar
• Drizzled on top of a block of Brie cheese with some candied walnuts and baked until soft
• Drizzled on top of dessert pizza
• Used as a flavoring agent in buttercream frosting
• Used as a flavoring syrup for a caramel apple latte
• Used as a flavoring syrup for tea
• Used to make an apple-flavored cocktail
• Used to make homemade apple soda
• Drizzled on top of vanilla ice cream

This syrup also makes a great gift! Package in a glass jar and give a homemade gift from the kitchen.

FAQs

What ingredients do I need to make homemade apple cider syrup?

You’ll need just one ingredient to make this syrup: Apple cider.

What does apple syrup taste like?

This syrup retains the flavor of apple cider, but because it’s boiled down the flavor is super concentrated. It also has a hint of caramel flavor.

How long does it take to make apple cider syrup?

It will take an hour or more to turn apple cider into apple cider syrup. The cider is simmered in a Dutch oven and much of the liquid evaporates, and you’re left with a thick, super concentrated version of apple cider.

How do I store the syrup?

Store syrup refrigerated, in a clean, sealed jar or container for 3 to 4 weeks.