Brown Sugar Syrup

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By

Maricel Presilla

Updated on March 27, 2015

Yield:

MAKES 3/4 CUP

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Ingredients

1/2 pound dark brown sugar or piloncillo (see Note)
1 cup water
One 4-inch cinnamon stick
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
Pinch of salt

Directions

Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until thick and syrupy, about 15 minutes. Strain the brown sugar syrup into a heatproof bowl and cool.

Make Ahead

The syrup can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.

Suggested Pairing

Piloncillo,

unrefined brown sugar that is typically used in Latin desserts, is also known as brown loaf sugar because it is sold in cone-shaped pieces. It is available at Latin markets.

Originally appeared: August 2000

Brown Sugar Syrup

Ingredients

Directions

Make Ahead

Suggested Pairing

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