Gingerbread Syrup
Servings: 20 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup water *See note.
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 to 4 tablespoons unsulphured molasses *See note.
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan, and whisk to combine.1 cup water, ¾ cup dark brown sugar, 1 to 4 tablespoons unsulphured molasses, 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice, ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Bring the ingredients to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower to a simmer. Don't walk away while the syrup cooks because it can easily boil over.
- Simmer for 5-6 minutes then remove from heat. Allow the syrup to cool before transferring to a heat-safe, sealable container.
- Use 1-2 tablespoons, or adjust to taste, per 8 ounce cup of coffee.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 tablespoon of simple syrup. Actual calories will vary.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post. Storage information is listed under "Storage" in the post.
*For a thicker syrup, use ¾ cup of water.
*For a sweeter syrup with a light molasses flavor, use 1-2 tablespoons of molasses. For a less sweet syrup with a heavier molasses flavor, use 3-4 tablespoons of molasses. I usually use 3-4 tablespoons, and it's strong.
Nutrition Facts
Gingerbread Syrup
Serving Size
1 tablespoon
Amount per Serving
Calories
36
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.02
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.01
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.004
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.002
g
Sodium
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
28
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
9
g
3
%
Fiber
0.1
g
0
%
Sugar
9
g
10
%
Protein
0.03
g
0
%
Vitamin A
0.3
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
0.01
mg
0
%
Calcium
10
mg
1
%
Iron
0.1
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
