SPICED CARAMEL SYRUP
While this syrup was created by the pastry chef Daniel Skurnick to pour over his Franco-Chinese steamed ginger-milk custard, it's a good recipe to have handy when you want something to pour over cooked fruit, ice cream or pudding - I like it paired with vanilla, chocolate or butterscotch. It's a quickly made syrup flavored with peppercorns, cloves, nutmeg and ginger. Mr. Skurnick says you should cook the caramel until its color is "Irish-setter red" before adding the spices - it's a perfect description of what you're looking for.
Provided by Dorie Greenspan
Categories dessert
Time 10m
Yield Enough to top 6 custards
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour the sugar into a heavy-bottomed medium saucepan set over medium-high heat. Once the sugar starts to color, swirl the pan so that it melts and colors evenly.
- When the caramel is a light reddish-brown color, or as Mr. Skurnick says, "Irish-setter red" (it takes about 5 minutes to reach this stage), drop in the spices and, standing away from the pan, carefully pour in the water. When it boils, reduce the heat to very low and cook for 2 minutes.
- Strain the caramel into a heatproof container (discard the spices or use them for tea), and cool completely. You can keep the syrup covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. It will thicken; warm gently to reliquefy.
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Christopher Dausey
[email protected]This syrup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll try reducing the amount of spices next time I make it.
King Romio
[email protected]I've made this syrup several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for when you need a quick and easy dessert.
Sahista Bi
[email protected]This syrup is perfect for fall. It has a warm, spicy flavor that's perfect for the season.
Ajhar Ali
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to use up leftover spices. I had some leftover cinnamon and nutmeg and this syrup was the perfect way to use them up.
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[email protected]I love the flavor of this syrup, but it's a bit too sweet for me. I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time I make it.
Anderson Tiny
[email protected]This syrup is a bit too thick for my taste. I prefer a thinner syrup that's easier to pour.
Shakil Hossein
[email protected]I used this syrup in my coffee and it was amazing! It added a delicious sweetness and creaminess to my cup of coffee.
Khan Baby
[email protected]This syrup is perfect for making caramel apples. It's also great on ice cream sundaes and pancakes.
Exile elixE
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of caramel, but this syrup is really good. It's not too sweet and it has a nice, complex flavor.
Carolyn Bonus
[email protected]This syrup is a great way to add a little something extra to your desserts. It's also delicious on ice cream and pancakes.
Eman Eman
[email protected]I've never made caramel syrup before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. My syrup turned out perfect! It's so rich and flavorful.
Manandhar Bikesh
[email protected]I made this syrup as a gift for my friends and they loved it! It's a really unique and delicious flavor.
Jasmine Thompson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my syrup turned out perfectly. It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Poor King
[email protected]This syrup is a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.
Mudassir sajid
[email protected]I love the flavor of this syrup. It's not too sweet and it has a nice hint of spice. It's also very versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes.
Jack FayBoggs
[email protected]I used this syrup on my pancakes and waffles and it was absolutely delicious. It also makes a great addition to coffee and ice cream.
Nteku Granny
[email protected]This caramel syrup is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes even better than store-bought syrup.