Gingerbread Simple Syrup

Submitted by Chef #1091376

"A delicious gingerbread simple syrup that is great around the holidays. Use it on ice cream, pancakes, fruit, or in my Recipe #344812."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 8 oz

ingredients

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup ginger, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove

directions

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