Just to update--this plan worked! I started again yesterday and managed to get it down to a syrupy consistency but not quite there. When it didn't thicken after cooling, I took it out this afternoon and poured it back into a pot, brought it to a boil, and then checked every 15 minutes. After a half hour it had coppery foam and was definitely the right consistency. Oh, and it tastes AMAZING. Like apple honey if that was a thing. I have a pint or so, and I can't wait to use it in apple crisp and apple pie!

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