Homemade Bunuelos Syrup

Name: Bunuelos Syrup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4-6
Cuisine: South American
Ingredients: 2 star anise; 1 cup of water; 1 cup of powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract; 2 cinnamon stick

South American / Sauces

March 1, 2021

The perfect sauce to have with your bunuelos. A delicious harmony of star anise and cinnamon.

Taste Score: %84

Difficulty Easy

Servings 4-6 people

Preparation 5 mins

Cooking 10 mins

Total 15 mins

Equipment for this recipe

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Ingredients

1 cup of water
1 cup of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
2 cinnamon stick
2 star anise

Directions

Begin by preparing the syrup, place a saucepan on medium heat and add one cup of water, caster sugar, star anise, cinnamon sticks and vanilla extract.
Bring the syrup to a simmer, cook for 5 minutes to thicken and infuse the aromatics.
Allow the syrup to cool then strain into a jug and set aside.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 Bunuelos Syrup

Serves 4-6

Amount Per Serving

Calories145

% Daily Value*

Sodium 55 mg2.4%

Potassium 41 mg0.9%

Protein 1.3 g2.6%

Total Fat 2.5 g3.2%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Check out our Cuban bunuelos recipe.