Homestead Gingerbread Syrup Recipes

GINGERBREAD-SPICED SYRUP

Steps:

• Place the first 5 ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. , In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, water, honey, nutmeg and spice bag; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until syrup reaches desired consistency, 30-45 minutes., Remove from the heat; cool to room temperature. Discard spice bag; transfer syrup to airtight containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

GINGERBREAD SIMPLE SYRUP

Steps:

• Combine sugar and water in pot. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves.
• Add ginger and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
• Transfer to a bowl and cool to room temperature (about two hours).
• Strain out ginger, pour into a bottle, and refrigerate.

GINGERBREAD SYRUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan bring the water and brown sugar to a boil.
• Once the mixture is boiling, turn the heat to simmer and add in the spices and molasses.
• Let the mixture simmer and infuse for 20 minutes.
• Turn the heat off and let the syrup sit for another 20 minutes with the spices.
• Then, strain the syrup through a sieve into a heat-proof bowl, preferably with a spout.
• Pour into glass jars.

GINGERBREAD SYRUP

Steps:

• Put the golden caster sugar, 200ml water and ground ginger into a saucepan. Add the cinnamon stick and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer for 5 mins until the sugar has dissolved, then stir in a little edible gold glitter, if you like. Pour into a 500ml sterilised bottle (see tip below).
• To decorate, tie a cinnamon stick around the neck with a pretty ribbon, if you like. Will keep for up to 1 year.