Holiday gingerbread syrup
Try this holiday-themed syrup in your morning cup of coffee to get into the festive spirit.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 4 peppercorns
- 4 Allspice berries
- 4 whole cloves
- 1/2 grated tonka bean, or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 strip orange peel
Directions
- Pour water, granulated sugar, brown sugar, molasses, cinnamon sticks, ginger, peppercorns, Allspice berries, cloves, tonka bean or vanilla extract, and orange peel into a small saucepan and stir over medium-low heat to dissolve the sugar.
- Turn the heat off once the syrup has come to a simmer. Do not boil.
- Cover and leave the syrup to infuse until cool.
- Strain into sterilized, clean jars or bottles. Keep in the fridge for up to two weeks. Enjoy!
