Easy Gingerbread Syrup
This gingerbread syrup has a sweetly-spiced flavor, ideal for the holiday season! Use it for coffee, cocktails, pancakes and more.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 1/2 cup 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Christmas
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 inch ginger nub*
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon allspice berries
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Peel the ginger (using a spoon is easiest). In a small saucepan over medium low heat, toast the cinnamon and allspice for 2 minutes until fragrant, stirring occasionally.
- Turn down the heat and add the peeled ginger, water, brown sugar and vanilla. Bring to a low simmer. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes until the flavor tastes sweetly spiced, adjusting the heat as necessary to keep it at a continuous low simmer.
- Strain the syrup using a fine mesh sieve into a storage container and cool to room temperature. Stores for up to 1 month in the refrigerator.
Notes
*These quantities make 1/2 cup gingerbread syrup, which is nice for small batch drinks. For a larger quantity, click the 2x button and make a double recipe.
Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/gingerbread-syrup/
