Spicy piloncillo syrup
1 1/2 cups
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Granulated sugar |
| 8 | ounces | Cone piloncillo; crushed |
| . with a heavy mallet | ||
| 1 | cup | Water |
| 6 | Cloves; whole | |
| 1 | Stick cinnamon; 3 inch | |
Directions
Note: Piloncillo is an unrefined sugar that comes in a firm cone shape (it's named after the pilon, a conical weight used on scales).
Piloncillo is available at Hispanic supermarkets.
Place water, sugar and spices in heavy one-quart nonreactive saucepan and let sit for 1 hour or longer, until sugar is fully dissolved.
Slowly bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 4-5 minutes.
Allow to cool, then discard spices and pour remaining mixture into a glass bottle. Keeps indefinitely in the refrigerator. This dark syrup dissolves easily in hot coffee drinks.
Nutritional analysis per tablespoon: 137 calories, trace of fat, 35 grams carbohydrates, 0 cholesterol, 6 milligrams sodium.
Source: Tequila: Cooking with the Spirit of Mexico ** Fort Worth Star Telegram -- Food section -- 29 November 1995 ** Posted by The WEE Scot -- paul macGregor Submitted By PAUL MACGREGOR On 12-24-95