| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newspaper, Alcohol, Sauces | 1 | 1/2 cups | ||
INGREDIENTS
| 1 | c | Granulated sugar |
| 8 | oz | Cone piloncillo; crushed |
| . with a heavy mallet | ||
| 1 | c | Water |
| 6 | Cloves; whole | |
| 1 | Stick cinnamon; 3 inch |
INSTRUCTIONS
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 ** From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini
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