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Happy Syrup Sunday, Reader!

Fall has a lot going for it flavor-wise, but apple might be at the top of the list for me.

I'm not really a cake person — given the choice, I'd much rather celebrate a birthday with a slice of pie. Growing up, pie was often on the table for special occasions, and apple is my dad's favorite, so I still make him one every year for his birthday.

In my 20s, I bought a pie cookbook and worked my way through it recipe by recipe. Apple is the one I come back to every single year — for Thanksgiving, for birthdays, for any excuse I can find.

This week's syrup is basically that pie in a jar:

spiced apple syrup Apple crisp season, bottled up and ready for your drinks all week. get the recipe »

what to make with it

1. There's a fall whiskey drink I've been stirring up on repeat lately, and spiced apple syrup is exactly what makes it sing. Simple, slow and exactly what a cozy evening calls for.
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2. This fizzy, fruity mocktail layers spiced apple syrup with sparkling water for an afternoon pick-me-up that feels a little fancy without any effort.
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3. This copycat Starbucks drink tastes even better when the syrup is homemade. Layer it over espresso and milk for a fall morning ritual worth waking up for.

don't toss those apples!

Here's a little secret: The apples you simmer to make this syrup are just as good as the syrup itself. Spoon them warm over a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle a little syrup over the top. It takes about 30 seconds and feels like dessert at a snazzy restaurant. Don't let them go to waste!

I hope you give this syrup a try — hit 'reply' and let me know your favorite way to use it.

Keep it sweet & simple this week, friends!
​Susannah