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Homemade Gingerbread Syrup

Make your own homemade gingerbread syrup with warm spices and pantry staples. Perfect for coffee, festive drinks and cocktails.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 250 mL
Author: Andrea Love

Ingredients

  • 120 g light brown sugar
  • ½ tablespoon molasses
  • 250 mL water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 40 g thumb of ginger smashed
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice
  • 3 cloves

Instructions

  • Add brown sugar, molasses and water to a saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Reduce heat to low and add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Allow to simmer gently for 15-20 minutes to infuse.
  • Strain the spices and pour into a sterilised bottle. Keep in the fridge for up to two weeks. Use in coffees, cocktails or drizzled over pancakes for that festive twist!