Walnut and Cinnamon Bourbon Syrup

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A warm, spiced syrup infused with bourbon, toasted walnuts, and cinnamon, perfect for drizzling over desserts or breakfast dishes. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, brings together bourbon whiskey, water, granulated sugar for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 130 calories and feeds 8, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 15 min Serves 8 American cuisine 130 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup water and 1 cup granulated sugar. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and add 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 cup toasted chopped walnuts. Simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens slightly and the walnuts infuse flavor.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and stir in 1 tsp vanilla extract for a fragrant finish.
  4. Step 4: Let syrup cool to room temperature, then strain out walnuts if desired or leave them in for texture. Use warm or chilled as a topping for pancakes, ice cream, or baklava.

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