For hundreds of years well-made syrups --in all their distinctive colors and flavors-- have been used as reductions and garnishes on meats and vegetables as well as in marinades, dressings, baking, teas and coffees and many a rum drink! In today’s fine cooking, syrups offer a delicious caramelized finish, perform a reduction, support tenderness and moisture, and contribute balance and intensity to spicy, sour, salty and savory seasonings. Dark syrups are certainly not the only cooking syrups and lighter syrups are not higher in quality than a well-made dark syrup. We find that our customers-- kids included--will use less, even on pancakes, as they come to appreciate this intriguing food.
