Gingerbread Syrup Recipe
Gingerbread Syrup is a holiday favorite flavor that is a festive addition to coffee, tea, hot chocolate, cocktail and recipes. This easy homemade simple syrup is bursting with the flavorful combination of molasses, brown sugar, vanilla extract and warm spices.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water, molasses, ground ginger, and ground cinnamon.
- Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is smooth, stirring occasionally to ensure that the brown sugar does not stick to the bottom of the saucepot.
- Once the sugar has dissolved, reduce the heat to low and let the syrup simmer for about 5 minutes. This will help the spices and molasses infuse into the syrup, giving it that signature gingerbread flavor.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Pour the syrup into an airtight bottle or mason jar and store in the refrigerator. The homemade syrup will stay fresh for about 2-3 weeks.
Notes
Makes 1 1/2 cups gingerbread simple syrup