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Gingerbread Syrup Recipe
Gingerbread Syrup Recipe made in a snap with a few easily-available ingredients, a festive homemade recipe that can be used in coffee, hot chocolate or christmassy bakes. The syrup is wonderfully spiced and indulgent, and tastes just like a gingerbread cookie. Quick and easy to make, much better than a shop-bought syrup full of nasty ingredients.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
bottle
Calories:
317 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
British
Ingredients
- 1 cup water (250 ml)
- 1 ½ tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon mixed spice ( or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1 tablespoon black treacle (molasses)
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar (45 g)
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a pan and mix very well.
- Set the pan over a medium heat, bring it to a boil, then let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat.
- If you can, strain the syrup through a very fine strainer or cloth.
- Store it into a bottle or jar with a tight lid and leave it to cool down completely.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
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Notes
- If stored correctly, the syrup will last well in the fridge for 2-3 weeks. Just give it a very good shake before every use.
- Straining the syrup is not compulsory, but it is helpful if you want a clearer liquid, especially if the spices are not ground super finely. Even a cloth won't catch all of them though, and that won't make any difference taste wise.
- Depending on how strong you like your hot drinks, I would say use 2-3 tablespoons of syrup, there is no need for added sugar in your drinks, since the syrup is sweet enough.
Nutrition Information
Calories
317kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Sodium
32mg
(1%)
Potassium
504mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
70g
(140%)
Vitamin A
14IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
200mg
(20%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 bottle
Amount Per Serving
Calories 317
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 317kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 32mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 504mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 70g | 140% |
| Vitamin A | 14IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 200mg | 20% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.