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Gingerbread Syrup for Coffee

Modified: Nov 24, 2023 · Published Dec 7, 2021 · by Jacqueline Piper · 13 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links. Read our privacy policy.

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gingerbread coffee syrup in a cup
gingerbread coffee syrup in a cup
gingerbread coffee syrup in a cup

Gingerbread Syrup for Coffee | A spiced sweetener for your holiday-themed coffee. Try this dreamy and delicious syrup in your seasonal coffee beverages, on ice cream, in oatmeal, or on top of a stack of pancakes for a warm, spiced festive twist.

gingerbread coffee syrup in a cup

If your brain is like mine, and also resides in a fairytale world of coziness composed of crunchy fall leaves, crisp misty mornings, crackling fireplaces, knit sweaters, fur blankets, and reading slippers then you'll love the next few recipes I'm sharing.

Today we'll spice things up with a homemade Gingerbread Syrup for Coffee that goes perfectly with my next recipe for Gingerbread Lattes that are worthy of a coffee shop.

This gingerbread syrup recipe is very easy to make and yields about a cup of syrup, which will flavor many many coffees, depending on how sweet you like your coffee. I use about a tablespoon per coffee. You can use two tablespoons for a sweeter coffee.

Gingerbread syrup is basically a spiced version of simple syrup which is a heated combination of water and granulated sugar. This recipe is about as easy - you'll combine the ingredients and then heat them so that the sugar dissolves.

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  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Substitutions
  • Uses for Gingerbread Syrup
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Recipe Tips
  • More Gingerbread Recipes
  • Recipe
  • Recipes FAQs
gingerbread coffee syrup in a cup

Ingredients

About the ingredients for this recipe.

See the recipe card below for exact amounts.

  • Molasses - Molasses is a thick syrup commonly used in gingerbread baking.
  • Brown Sugar - Sugar combined with water and heat makes simple syrup - brown sugar is the base of our coffee syrup.
  • Spices - We're giving off more gingerbread flavors with ground ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Vanilla Extract - a nice vanilla extract helps bring out the cozy feel of sweetened baked goods.

Instructions

Measure all of the ingredients and combine them in a skillet. Whisk everything together well.

Bring to a boil over medium or medium-high heat, while stirring occasionally. Once at a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low and keep at a gentle simmer (gentle bubbles) for about 3-5 minutes, until thickened slightly and the sugar and spices have dissolved and combined well with the liquid.

adding spices to syrup in a pan
gingerbread syrup coming to a boil in a pan
gingerbread syrup cooking in a pan

Turn the heat off and let the syrup cool down slightly before pouring into a jar or container with a lid. Let cool down to room temperature and store in the fridge.

I find my syrup lasts a few weeks in the fridge.

Substitutions

  • You could probably use coconut sugar in place of brown sugar. The flavor would be a bit different. Coconut sugar has a bit more of a caramelly flavor so I'm sure it would be a good replacement.
  • I'm sure you can omit the molasses if you don't have it or prefer not to buy it. Your syrup will be a bit thinner and the flavor will be a bit different.
  • Feel free to change up the spice ratios if you like. You can also add a bit of ground cloves, allspice, or cardamom if you like those spices.

Uses for Gingerbread Syrup

  • You can use this gingerbread syrup for hot or cold coffee drinks - Add a teaspoon or two to a hot cup of coffee and stir to dissolve. Use this syrup in my Gingerbread Latte recipe.
  • You can also stir a few tablespoons of this syrup into the batter of my Cinnamon + Butterscotch Cake to make a gingerbread cake. Use or omit the butterscotch chips and keep the streusel topping. (This is really good, we've tried it!)
  • Try this Simple Syrup recipe from my website for a liquid sweetener without spices.
  • Top ice cream with this easy gingerbread syrup.
  • Try a tablespoon or two of this syrup swirled into prepared oatmeal.

Equipment

I use a small skillet and a whisk. I store the syrup in mason jars or pretty syrup jars.

Storage

Store this recipe in the fridge. I find it lasts a week or two in the fridge. If mold develops on top, discard it.

Recipe Tips

EXPERT TIP: Don't overcook this syrup. Just simmer it for 5 minutes so the sugar dissolves, the spices and molasses incorporate and the mixture thickens slightly.

gingerbread coffee syrup in a cup

More Gingerbread Recipes

  • Gingerbread Men Cookies
  • Gingerbread Biscotti
  • Gingerbread Latte

Recipe

gingerbread coffee syrup in a cup
4.75 from 16 votes

Gingerbread Syrup for Coffee

Author : Jacqueline Piper
Prep Time: 2 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
Servings: 16
A spiced sweetener for your holiday-themed coffee. Try this dreamy and delicious syrup in your seasonal coffee beverages, on ice cream, in oatmeal, or on top of a stack of pancakes for a warm, spiced festive twist.
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Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup brown sugar packed
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ cup unsulphured molasses
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a small skillet or saucepan. Bring to boil and then turn heat down to a simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Let cool. Store in the fridge in a container with a lid. Lasts for about a week or two in the fridge.

Equipment

  • Small Light Colored Non-Stick Skillet
  • Whisk
  • Small Mason Jars

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Notes

Substitutions - Change up the ratio of spices to your preferences. 
Storage - Lasts a week or two in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sugar: 10g

Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used. Read our full Nutrition Disclaimer.

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Recipes FAQs

What is molasses?

Molasses is a thick syrup made from sugar. Molasses is commonly used in gingerbread and gingersnap cookies.

What can you substitute for molasses?

For gingerbread syrup, you can simply omit the molasses if you don't have it or don't want to buy it. Your syrup will be a little bit different but will still be a gingerbread spiced simple syrup.

What spices are in gingerbread?

Ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, cloves, and allspice are all commonly used in gingerbread spice mix.

How long does simple syrup last in the fridge?

Simple syrup with a 1:1 ratio (½ cup sugar to ½ cup water) will last 2-4 weeks in the fridge. A rich simple syrup with a 2:1 ratio (1 cup sugar to ½ cup water) will last a few months in the fridge. With the added spices and molasses in this gingerbread syrup, it'll last about 1-2 weeks.

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gingerbread coffee syrup in a cup

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  1. Trudy says

    December 07, 2022 at 9:11 am

    So delicious! Thank you for a great recipe. 🙂

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Piper says

      December 11, 2022 at 8:50 am

      I'm so glad you like this recipe, thank you for commenting!

      Reply
  2. Christina says

    September 11, 2023 at 10:00 am

    Thank you for the amazing recipe! Ended up using pumpkin pie spice instead of nutmeg and it turned out fine.

    Reply
  3. Christina H says

    September 11, 2023 at 10:01 am

    Thank you for the amazing recipe! Ended up using pumpkin pie spice instead of nutmeg and it turned out fine.

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Piper says

      September 11, 2023 at 5:17 pm

      I'm glad your substitution worked so well, thank you for commenting!

      Jacqueline

      Reply
  4. Elizabeth W says

    November 04, 2023 at 3:21 pm

    I made this today to try to recreate SB’s iced chai oatmilk latte. I replaced the 1/2 c brown sugar with 3tbs Splenda granular, to keep the sugar manageable - but kept the molasses, since that really brings the gingerbread. I also used freshly grated nutmeg, since I had it on hand. Love this syrup!

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Piper says

      November 04, 2023 at 6:00 pm

      Thanks for sharing your substitutions Elizabeth! Glad you loved it 😀

      Jacqueline

      Reply
  5. Tonya Muhammad says

    November 12, 2023 at 9:23 am

    Omg!!! this recipe is everything!!! I have a Keurig and I purchased a gingerbread flavored pods. However, I didn’t have any gingerbread syrup. So I googled found your recipe had all of the ingredients in my kitchen and made it and I am not going to purchase any gingerbread syrup I am going to continue to do it this way. Thank you so much I feel like, this is my Starbucks gingerbread latte on steroids it’s amazing .
    Love this recipe
    Tonya M

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    • Jacqueline Piper says

      November 12, 2023 at 9:50 am

      So glad you found this recipe Tonya - it's so satisfying when you have all of the ingredients too 🙂 Thanks for commenting, enjoy!

      Jacqueline

      Reply
  6. Hilary says

    November 13, 2023 at 9:03 am

    Do you strain this with a sieve before adding to your coffee? Just wondering if it would end up having a lot of sediment. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Piper says

      November 13, 2023 at 9:35 am

      Hi Hilary,

      I don't strain this, but you certainly could. I find that everything blends well after simmering, but I tend to leave the last bit of my coffee often if it's not piping hot anymore! If you're going to sieve it, I'd recommend doing so right after simmering, before it thickens. Thanks for commenting 🙂

      Jacqueline

      Reply
  7. Meg says

    December 22, 2024 at 9:18 am

    The syrup was thick and stringy, which made it difficult to get in champagne glasses. Won't make it again

    Reply
    • Jacqueline Piper says

      December 22, 2024 at 9:52 am

      Hi Meg,

      Syrup can become too thick when simmered too long - it will thicken drastically when cooled. You can add water and reheat it to thin it out again. I'm sorry you had a bad experience with this recipe.

      Jacqueline

      Reply
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