Gingerbread Syrup

Elevate your holiday beverages and baked goods with this luscious homemade Gingerbread Syrup, a fragrant blend of cozy spices and sweeteners that captures the essence of the season. Made with a simple combination of granulated and brown sugar, freshly grated ginger, and warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, this syrup comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a quick and easy addition to your festive kitchen repertoire. A hint of vanilla extract enhances the depth of flavor, while straining the syrup ensures a smooth, velvety texture. Perfect for stirring into lattes, drizzling over pancakes, or even adding a festive twist to cocktails, this versatile syrup is a must-have for any gingerbread lover. Store it in your fridge for up to two weeks and let it infuse your favorite treats with holiday cheer!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup Water
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, combine the water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.

Step 2

Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugars are fully dissolved.

Step 3

Add the grated ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and ground nutmeg to the saucepan.

Step 4

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to low.

Step 5

Let the syrup simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 7

Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the ginger solids and spices.

Step 8

Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature before transferring it to a clean, airtight container.

Step 9

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake or stir before use, as some settling may occur.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	602.6 grams (602.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1350

Total Fat 0.90g	1%
Saturated Fat 0.10g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 56mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 347.90g	127%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 341.50g
Protein 0.40g	1%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 178mg	14%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 250mg	5%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.6%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 99.3%