Description
A festive homemade syrup infused with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and molasses. Perfect for sweetening coffee, lattes, pancakes, or holiday desserts, with warming gingerbread flavors that last all season.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups water
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut sugar
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1 tablespoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper (optional)
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water, maple syrup, coconut sugar, and molasses. Bring to a simmer.
- Add ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, sea salt, and optional black pepper. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook for 15–20 minutes, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Allow to cool slightly, then transfer to a clean glass bottle or jar.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Notes
- Add 2 extra tablespoons of maple syrup for more sweetness.
- Replace coconut sugar with brown sugar for a classic flavor.
- Infuse with orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Reduce spices for a milder version.
- Swap vanilla extract with almond extract for a nutty variation.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Syrup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Holiday, Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
