Side Pannel
Spicy Piloncillo Syrup
Ingredients List
- 1 c Granulated sugar
- 8 oz Cone piloncillo; crushed
- . with a heavy mallet
- 1 c 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
(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
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