Description
Gingerbread syrup is a rich, spiced liquid that captures the essence of the holiday season. Made from molasses, brown sugar, and a blend of aromatic spices like cinnamon, ginger, and cloves, this syrup is perfect for enhancing your drinks, desserts, and breakfast items. Whether you’re adding it to coffee, pancakes, or roasted veggies, gingerbread syrup adds warmth, flavor, and a festive touch to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- Optional: 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, and molasses. Heat over medium, stirring until sugar dissolves.
- Add the Spices: Stir in the ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Mix well to combine the spices.
- Simmer: Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat, and cook for 5–10 minutes until the syrup thickens slightly.
- Add Vanilla (Optional): Stir in vanilla extract for added depth of flavor.
- Strain: Use a fine-mesh strainer to strain the syrup into a sterilized jar, removing any undissolved spices.
- Cool and Store: Let it cool to room temperature before sealing and refrigerating. Store for up to two weeks.
Notes
- Adjust the spices based on your preference. For a stronger ginger kick, increase the amount of ground ginger.
- If the syrup is too thick, add a tablespoon of water and heat gently to reach the desired consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 63g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: gingerbread syrup, holiday syrup, molasses syrup, homemade syrup, festive drinks