1Combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1 tbsp ground ginger, 1 tbsp cinnamon, 1 tsp nutmeg, a pinch of cloves, some vanilla extract, and a cinnamon stick in a pot.
2Add 1-2 tbsp of molasses (or maple syrup).
3Simmer everything for 10-15 minutes until thickened.