APPLE CIDER PANCAKE SYRUP

OPTION 1

3/4 Cup sugar

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 TBs cornstarch

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

2 cups fresh apple cider (or juice would work)

1 TBL fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/4 cup butter

Mix sugars, cornstarch, cinnamon and nutmeg well. Add apple cider and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and continue boiling for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in butter. Store leftovers in the refrigerator, use within a week or two.

OPTION 2

3/4 cup apple cider or apple juice

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup corn syrup

2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1/2 teaspoon lemon juice

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

In a saucepan, combine the syrup ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20-25 minutes or until slightly thickened. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

***GREAT WITH PUMPKIN PANCAKES!!!