Spiced Almond Demerara Gum Syrup

Ingredients

• 500 grams Demerara Gum Syrup
• 30 grams sliced almonds
• 6 grams crushed cinnamon sticks
• 0.25 gram whole cloves, preferably Penang cloves
• 1 green cardamom pod
• Superbag or paper coffee filter

Method

Put the gum syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cook, stirring constantly, for 10 minutes, maintaining a simmer throughout; don’t let the mixture reach a rolling boil. Let cool to room temperature, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve. Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate until ready to use, up to 1 month.