Description
The Nyssen Aubel syrup 250 g is an artisanal syrup from Aubel, in the Pays de Herve (Herve region), made by the Nyssen family syrup works from cooked pears and apples, with no added sugar. The small 250 g size is ideal for discovering this artisanal syrup, for a household of one or two, or for putting together a gift hamper of regional products.
Nyssen Aubel syrup 250 g: no added sugar
This syrup contains nothing but the reduced juice of cooked pears and apples: its sweetness comes solely from the sugars naturally present in the fruit. Its dark colour and thick texture are the result of reduction over a high heat.
Nyssen Aubel syrup 250 g: format and packaging
Packaging: low, wide white 250 g jar with yellow label. Nyssen Aubel syrup 250 g should be kept closed, in a dry, temperate place; it does not need to go in the fridge, where it would become firmer and less easy to spread.
Other sizes
Hooked? Move up to the 450 g jar or the 900 g jar. Professionals will choose the 5 kg tub.
The Nyssen syrup works, a family tradition in Aubel
According to the Nyssen family, the syrup-making tradition has been handed down for more than 12 generations. The syrup is a natural product obtained by reducing the juice of cooked pears and apples over a high heat, with no added sugar or other products.
The story of the Nyssen family and its syrup works was the subject of an article in Paris Match Belgique (in French).
Seasonal production
The syrup works uses fresh seasonal fruit. In September and October, it runs at full capacity to produce the syrup for the whole year, or even more. Thanks to its respect for the family recipe and its selection of apples and pears, the syrup works states that its syrup can keep for more than 10 years, and even up to 20 years.
How to use this pear and apple syrup?
- At breakfast: on a slice of brown bread, a rusk, a crêpe or a waffle.
- With cheese: pear and apple syrup is traditionally served with Herve cheese, a typical pairing of the Pays de Herve.
- In cooking: it gives roundness to the sauce for boulets à la liégeoise (Liège-style meatballs; recipe in French), a carbonnade, a marinade or a vinaigrette.
- In baking: in a tart, gingerbread or plain yoghurt.
Nyssen Aubel syrup 250 g: frequently asked questions
Does Nyssen Aubel syrup 250 g contain sugar?
It contains no added sugar. Like any fruit syrup, it contains the sugars naturally present in pears and apples.
How long does it keep?
According to the Nyssen syrup works, its syrup can keep for more than 10 years, even 20 years. Close the jar tightly after use and serve yourself with clean cutlery.
Compare with the other syrups in our range
At Chez Popol, each syrup maker has its own character. Charlier artisanal syrup is cooked over a wood fire, with no added sugar, gelatine or pectin. Thomsin artisanal syrup is cooked in copper vats over wood and coal fires. Meurens Vrai Sirop de Liège, for its part, combines pears, apples and dates with added sugar.
Sirop de Liège, Aubel syrup or pear syrup?
These names refer to the same family of products: a thick, almost black syrup obtained by cooking fruit, pressing it and then slowly reducing the juice. People speak of Sirop de Liège (Liège syrup) in reference to the region, and of Aubel syrup or Pays de Herve syrup to refer to the local syrup makers. Each producer keeps its own recipe, choice of fruit and cooking method, which explains the differences in taste, colour and texture from one syrup to another.
Order your Nyssen Aubel syrup 250 g from Chez Popol
Delivery is free from €80 incl. VAT to Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. You can also collect your order from our shop in Petit-Rechain, rue de Battice 53.
