Gingersnap Syrup
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This easy, homemade Gingersnap Syrup recipe has all the warm and cozy flavors of a gingersnap cookie, and is the perfect way to spice up any drinks (like coffee or cocktails) you add it to.
I have a Gingersnap Latte recipe coming up this week, so a delicious Gingersnap Syrup is a must! You could also think of it as a Gingerbread Syrup since they are very similar, but I had gingersnap cookies on the brain so that’s what I went with.
Ingredients needed to make this recipe:
- water
- sugar
- blackstrap molasses
- ground ginger
- ground cinnamon
- dash ground cloves
- pure vanilla extract
How to make Gingersnap Syrup:
Bring water, sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and dash of cloves to a boil in a medium saucepan.
I used a whisk to combine all of the ingredients. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Allow to cool slightly, then carefully pour through a cheesecloth lined mesh strainer.
Add the vanilla extract.
Store in a sealed contain in the refrigerator until ready to use.
My house smelled amazing while this Gingersnap Syrup was simmering away!
Recipe Notes & Tips
- Yes, you will end up with about 2 cups of Gingersnap Syrup. Water evaporates and sugar dissolves so the volume is less than some expect.
- Dash of cloves literally means a dash! Tilt the jar and give it a small shake to get a small amount. Cloves are very strong and the flavor can be over powering if you use too much.
- I bought my glass bottle several years ago at TJ Maxx, but this one at Amazon is similar {affiliate link}. This recipe requires 2 separate bottles since they are only 8.5 ounces each.
- If you have never seen cheesecloth before, you can check it out here {affiliate link}.
More delicious simple syrup recipes:
- Simple Syrup
- Cherry Simple Syrup
- Berry Simple Syrup
- Peppermint Simple Syrup
- Strawberry Simple Syrup
- Vanilla Simple Syrup
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Gingersnap Syrup
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- .25 cup blackstrap molasses
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- dash ground cloves 1/16th teaspoon at most
- .5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Bring water, sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly, then pour through a cheesecloth lined mesh strainer. Add the vanilla extract.
- Store in a sealed contain in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
- Yes, you will end up with about 2 cups of Gingersnap Syrup. Water evaporates and sugar dissolves so the volume is less than some expect.
- Dash of cloves literally means a dash! Tilt the jar and give it a small shake to get a small amount. Cloves are very strong and the flavor can be over powering if you use too much.
- I bought my glass bottle several years ago at TJ Maxx, but this one at Amazon is similar {affiliate link}. This recipe requires 2 separate bottles since they are only 8.5 ounces each.
- If you have never seen cheesecloth before, you can check it out here {affiliate link}.
- Serving size equals 2 tablespoons. 2 cups equals 32 tablespoons – 16 servings.
I think the aroma alone is a good enough reason to prepare this! It looks so good, and it would be such a great gift! I was working in a client’s yesterday and she had two full bottles of blackstrap molasses and we were discussing how she would use it up. One day too late seeing this!