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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
2 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

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  1. Add all the ingredients to a pan and mix very well.
  2. Set the pan over a medium heat, bring it to a boil, then let it simmer for 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
  3. Remove the pan from the heat.
  4. If you can, strain the syrup through a very fine strainer or cloth.
  5. Store it into a bottle or jar with a tight lid and leave it to cool down completely.
  6. Refrigerate until ready to use.

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 Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Sodium 32mg (1%) Potassium 504mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 70g (140%) Vitamin A 14IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 200mg (20%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1bottle

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.