Apple Cinnamon and Star Anise Syrup
This apple cinnamon and star anise syrup is a delightful treat that can be enjoyed in herbal teas, regular tea, or even with plain yogurt!
Ingredients
– **Apples**: 1 kg
– **Sugar**: 1 kg
– **Cinnamon Sticks**: 6
– **Star Anise**: 4 pieces
– **Water**: 1 kg
Preparation Process
Total Time
25 hours 40 minutes
Prep Time
1 hour
Cooking Time
40 minutes
1. Making the Apple Juice
Start by thoroughly washing your apples and cutting them into quarters.
Place water in a large pot and add the apples. Cook them until they are tender.
Allow the apples to cool completely in the pot; I usually leave them overnight and make the syrup the next day!
After cooling, place the apple pieces in a clean cloth over a sieve to filter the juice effectively. Squeeze the cloth to extract as much juice as possible, and include a bit of the cooking water.
2. Making the Syrup
Once you have extracted the juice, measure it and add an equal amount of sugar to a clean pot. Add the cinnamon sticks and star anise, then bring your mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes until the syrup thickens.
To test the consistency, drop a little syrup on a small plate; if it’s syrupy, it’s ready. Using a funnel, carefully pour the hot syrup into bottles, then immediately invert them to ensure they seal properly. I usually lean them against the sink edge to keep them upright!
After bottling, as I am a painter, I decided to paint my bottles…
3. Decorating the Bottles
As mentioned, I took the time to paint my bottles.
I also customized the bottles for a special touch!
Bottle Painting Details
I used acrylic paint! For the details, I employed macramé around the edges, added labels with the syrup’s ingredients, and decorated the caps with little golden candy paper.
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