Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Calvados Soaking Syrup By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 9, 2019 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: Make 1 1/2 cups Use this syrup when making our Gingerbread Semifreddo. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 5 tablespoons Calvados or brandy Directions In saucepan over medium-high heat, combine sugar and 1 cup water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; cool. Stir in Calvados. Variations Can replace Calvados with brandy. Print