RECIPE

Brown Sugar Syrup

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  • SERVINGS: MAKES 3/4 CUP

Use this sweet Latin sauce to top vanilla, chocolate or coffee ice cream.

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  • SERVINGS: MAKES 3/4 CUP
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Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. 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.