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Spiced Apple Simple Syrup Recipe

Name: Spiced Apple Simple Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 12 ounces
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup water; 2 Honeycrisp apples (sliced with peel); 2 cinnamon sticks; 0.5 tablespoon whole cloves; 0.25 teaspoon ground cardamom

Give your favorite fall drinks a seasonal touch with this spiced apple simple syrup! All you need are fresh apples, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, sugar and water to make this fall simple syrup you'll use all season long.

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How to Make the Best Spiced Apple Simple Syrup

This spiced apple simple syrup is the perfect way to add a touch of fall to your favorite beverages. With warm cinnamon, aromatic cloves, and the natural sweetness of honeycrisp apples, this syrup brings seasonal charm to cocktails, coffee, tea, or sparkling water.

Making this syrup at home is incredibly simple—just combine sugar, water, fresh apple slices, and whole spices in a saucepan, bring it to a boil, and let it steep. The longer you let it infuse, the deeper and more complex the flavor becomes. In just 10-30 minutes, you’ll have a delicious homemade syrup that tastes infinitely better than anything store-bought.

Keep a batch in your refrigerator throughout the fall season to elevate your drinks with minimal effort. Whether you’re sweetening your morning coffee, mixing up a seasonal cocktail, or stirring it into sparkling water for a quick mocktail, this spiced apple simple syrup is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.