Gingerbread Syrup
A delicious spicy-sweet syrup for drinks made with just 4 ingredients.
INGREDIENTS
- ¾ cup water
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced (about 3 inches of peeled ginger)
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put water dark brown sugar, minced ginger, and whole allspice into a saucepan.
- Bring mixture to a boil on medium-low hear (about 6 minutes), allowing the sugar to dissolve and the ginger and allspice to release flavor. Stir occasionally.Turn off the heat and let cool.
- Strain the syrup into an airtight bottle, filtering out any solid ingredients.Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
NOTES
- Recipe makes 1 cup of gingerbread syrup, which is 16 tablespoons. Use 1-2 tablespoons of syrup to sweeten brewed coffee, lattes, hot chocolate, and tea.
- Fresh minced ginger gives the syrup the perfect spicy flavor. Store-bought ground ginger cannot achieve the same taste.
- Place a mesh filter on top of a funnel to prevent any ginger or allspice berries from getting into the bottle.
NUTRITION
Calories: 646 | Carbohydrates: 167g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 160g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 176mg | Iron: 2mg