Fall Apple Shrub Recipe

Fall Apple Shrub.jpg — Fall Apple Shrub

A simple evocation of autumn

Almost like an apple pie in a glass—perfectly refreshing on a crisp fall day spent raking leaves.

The word shrub, like sorbet, sherbet, and syrup, all are derived from the Arabic word sharab meaning beverage. Pre-refrigeration, the only way to preserve fruit juices were to douse them heavily with sugar, alcohol, or vinegar.