Name: Vanilla Syrup
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tbsp finely chopped dried figs (45 ml); 3 Tbsp finely chopped dried prunes (45 ml); 3 Tbsp finely chopped dried apricots (45 ml); 2 Tbsp finely chopped dried cranberries (30 ml); 2 cup apple juice, preferably unsweetened (500 ml); ½ cup sugar (125 ml); 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped; Juice of half a lemon; pinch Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste; Vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional; ⅓ cup vanilla sugar on a small plate to rim the mugs (75 ml); Slice of lemon, so sugar sticks to rim of glass; ¼ to ½ cup brandy (60 ml to 125 ml); ¼ cup rye whiskey (such as Crown Royal), optional (60 ml)

Yields

4 servings

Serve this vanilla syrup over vanilla ice cream. You could also use the syrup as a base for a Vanilla Toddy – just add a little brandy and/or rye whiskey.

ingredients

Vanilla Syrup

Tbsp finely chopped dried figs (45 ml)

Tbsp finely chopped dried prunes (45 ml)

Tbsp finely chopped dried apricots (45 ml)

Tbsp finely chopped dried cranberries (30 ml)

cup apple juice, preferably unsweetened (500 ml)

cup sugar (125 ml)

vanilla bean, split and scraped

Juice of half a lemon

pinch Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg, or to taste

Vanilla ice cream, for serving, optional

Vanilla Toddy

⅓

cup vanilla sugar on a small plate to rim the mugs (75 ml)

Slice of lemon, so sugar sticks to rim of glass

to ½ cup brandy (60 ml to 125 ml)

cup rye whiskey (such as Crown Royal), optional (60 ml)

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directions

Step 1

Over medium heat, in a small saucepan, add dried figs, prunes, apricots and cranberries, apple juice, sugar, scraped vanilla pods and bean and lemon juice. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Let reduce until thickens slightly. Remove pot from heat. Remove vanilla bean from the saucepan. Stir in nutmeg. Serve warm over vanilla ice cream. Serves 6 to 8.

Step 2

With a slice of lemon, rim 4 mugs or cups. Dip the mug on small plate with the vanilla sugar coating the entire top of the mug. Set aside.

Step 3

After removing the syrup from heat, add brandy and/or rye whiskey. Reheat until over medium heat. Pour toddy mixture evenly into 4 mugs rimmed with sugar. Serve. Makes 4 toddies or about 3 cups.

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