Homemade Piloncillo Syrup
Piloncillo syrup is so delicious! By simmering piloncillo and water together, it makes a sweet syrup that's a flavor blend similar to maple and molasses.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 16 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 8-ounce piloncillo cone
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 small cinnamon stick (Optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a heavy-bottomed small saucepan, over medium heat, add the piloncillo, water and cinnamon if using.
- 2
Stir constantly while breaking down the cone with a wooden spoon or spatula.
- 3
Once the cone dissolves, turn down the heat and let the syrup simmer steadily until it becomes a slightly slightly thick syrup that drips off your spatula slowly. About two minutes.
- 4
Note: if you want to speed up the melting process, or only want to make half of a cone, microwave the cone for about 30 seconds to soften it up. This will make it easy to cut with a knife right where you want to.