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

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