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    Red Wine Syrup

    Sep 23, 2021 · 12 Comments

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    Today we’re preparing one of my favorite ‘dessert enhancers’ – Sweet Red Wine Syrup. Elegant, delicious, and super versatile, this is one recipe that will take your homemade dessert game to new heights.

    Why You’ll Love This Recipe

    1) Just two ingredients. Today’s recipe consists of just two ingredients – red wine and sugar. We boil these two ingredients then simmer together until thickened, and we’re done. It couldn’t be simpler.

    2) The Process Couldn’t Be Easier. If you can boil water, chances are you can make this recipe. It’s just that simple.

    3) Make Ahead. Today’s recipe keeps for several weeks in the fridge. That, combined with the simple process and recipe list, makes today’s syrup one of the ultimate ‘make ahead recipes,’ as well as for just having it on hand.

    4) Super Versatile. Mix it into chocolate pudding, drizzle it over custard or flan, soak it into pound or sponge cake, or drizzle it over ice cream. Today’s recipe really couldn’t be more versatile.

    Ingredient Notes – Simple Delights

    1) The Sugar. Plain white sugar is the best way to go here. You don’t want the added flavors from the molasses in brown, dark brown, or raw sugar. Just plain white sugar.

    2) The Wine. The rule of thumb here is to avoid using a pricey bottle, but to nevertheless use a wine that you could enjoy on its own. Again, we’re boiling today’s wine, so unless you want to boil away the ‘good stuff,’ I’d stick with a lower priced bottle.

    How to Use Sweet Red Wine Syrup

    1) It Loves Chocolate. Red wine and chocolate are considered a classic pairing for a reason – and today’s red wine syrup is no exception. Think chocolate pudding, chocolate custard, chocolate cakes, and chocolate mousse.

    2) Cakes. Sponge cakes and pound cakes are where today’s syrup really shines. I would suggest doing something like soaking individual sponge cakes in today’s syrup, and then then topping those sponge cakes in rich vanilla or chocolate frosting, with a drizzle of the syrup over the frosting for good measure and then finished off with a dusting of shaved chocolate.

    3) Ice Cream. The easiest way to enjoy today’s syrup is over ice cream – homemade for best results.

    More Sweet Delights From Living the Gourmet

    1) Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream. Ice cream is perhaps the simplest way to enjoy today’s wine syrup. Now, I love ice cream as much as the next person, but my absolute favorite ice cream is homemade. Homemade vanilla bean ice cream, and yes, I ‘prefer’ the no churn variety, and yes one of the big reasons for this preference is not needing the clunky, space-consuming ice cream churn. Grab my recipe for super-simple yet super delicious vanilla bean ice cream right here.

    2) Espresso Chocolate Roll. I spoke about wine and chocolate, but coffee and chocolate is an equally delicious pairing. Prepared with decadent cream cheese frosting and candied pecans, this one recipe every coffee lover should in their repertoire.

    3) Levain-Style Chocolate Chip Cookies. Oh my God, my daughter made these for me just last month, and I’m not exaggerating when I say that these were the very best cookies I’ve had in a very long time. Chocolatey, moist, cakey, and unabashedly decadent all at once, these are an ideal pairing with a mug of coffee or a shot of espresso.

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    • Author: Living the Gourmet
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Total Time: 25 minutes

    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 1 cup red wine
    • 1 cup white sugar

    Instructions

    • Bring wine and sugar to a boil, then lower to a simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the syrup coats the back of a spoon.
    • Remove from the heat and transfer to a heat-proof bowl and let cool completely.  The syrup will thicken more as it cools and sets.
    • To serve, drizzle over ice cream or a slice of cake.

    Keywords: dessert, red wine, wine, syrup

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    1. proseccobefore7 says

      23/09/2021 at 6:43 pm

      Wow! I love wine, and prosecco and syrups… this is just fab! I will have to tey it soon! thanks so much for sharing.

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    2. Stephanie says

      24/09/2021 at 1:05 am

      So easy but so delicious! I can’t wait to try this on all the desserts.

      ★★★★★

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    3. Laura le Roux says

      24/09/2021 at 5:05 am

      This is great. I can be used for so many things! And who doesn’t love red wine.

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    4. Sabina Green says

      24/09/2021 at 9:21 am

      What a lovely idea to drizzle on. I am going to try making this as I have never done it before.

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    5. David J Myers says

      24/09/2021 at 4:14 pm

      Catherine, Who doesn’t like a nice syrup on ice cream, cakes and other desserts!? This sure is simple to make…perfect for my skill level! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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    6. Luci W. says

      25/09/2021 at 2:17 am

      I had never heard or even considered the idea of red wine syrup. But when you started talking about how well it would pair with chocolate desserts, I imagine it combined with a dense chocolate cake or ice cream – or both. Mmmm, I guess I’ll have to try it now… Thank you!

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    7. Everything Enchanting says

      25/09/2021 at 8:41 pm

      What a great idea! I have a red wine so can easily make this syrup tomorrow 😍 I love such easy interesting recipes ❤️

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    8. Jasmine Martin says

      26/09/2021 at 6:42 am

      This looks like such a delightful treat. I am definitely going to have to try my hand in making this. I just know that it tastes delicious.

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    9. Jupiter Hadley says

      26/09/2021 at 8:03 am

      I have never heard of red wine syrup but it seems so fancy and fun!

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    10. Sakshi says

      27/09/2021 at 12:07 pm

      Oh my goshh you have no idea how much i love this recipe. I cannot wait to use it. And i am a sucker for red wine🍷 the one with vanilla ice cream looks delicious 😋🍦

      Reply
    11. Lily says

      28/09/2021 at 2:06 am

      This is brilliant! Turning wine into a syrup is key!

      Reply

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