Grappa syrup with lemon and cinnamon is a very fragrant solution used for preserving fresh or dried fruit.
It is a delicate syrup, not very alcoholic, made from water, sugar, and grappa, flavored with cinnamon and lemon peels, an infusion that releases an intoxicating aroma throughout the house.
I prepared it for preserving dried figs and chestnuts to enjoy this Christmas, it’s really excellent, you can’t imagine the aroma this solution releases.
Preparing grappa syrup is very simple, just bring the ingredients to a slow boil, reduce the liquid a bit to make it syrupy, and let it cool in infusion before using it.
Make it for your Christmas preserves, if you have some dried figs from this summer and shelled chestnuts, put them in jars covered with this liquid, so you can serve many delicacies at Christmas perfect also as homemade gifts!
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- Cost: Very economical
- Rest time: 3 Hours
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stove, Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for Grappa Syrup with Lemon and Cinnamon
- 2 cups water
- 2.5 cups sugar
- 7 oz grappa
- Half lemon juice
- 1 lemon peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
Tools
- Stove
- Pot
- Strainer
- Glass bottle
Preparation for Grappa Syrup with Lemon and Cinnamon
In a pot, pour the water with the sugar, turn on the stove, stir and let the sugar dissolve.
Add the cinnamon stick, star anise, lemon juice, and peel, use an organic lemon.Bring to a boil, then lower the heat and continue boiling for about 10 minutes, on low heat.
Turn off the stove when the syrup slightly thickens, finally add the grappa or other liquor such as: rum, cognac, brandy.Let it cool and macerate for at least 2-3 hours, with the infusion, the cinnamon and peels release more fragrance into the syrup.
Strain with a strainer, to remove the peels, pour into a bottle waiting to be used.
Here are the syrupy figs and chestnuts.
Tips and Variations
Grappa syrup can also be flavored with orange peels, if you prefer also with star anise.
The syrup should be closed and well preserved in an already sterilized glass bottle.
What can I replace grappa with?
It can be replaced with rum, cognac, brandy, or other liquor.
