Name: Gingerbread Syrup Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: PT-484458H37M12S
Total time: PT-484458H37M12S
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 cup brown sugar (dark brown is ideal for that rich molasses flavor); 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons molasses; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Description

Learn how to make gingerbread syrup recipe at home with this simple recipe. Perfect for lattes, cocktails, and pancakes this holiday season!

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar (dark brown is ideal for that rich molasses flavor)

1 cup water

2 tablespoons molasses

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1: Combine the Ingredients for Your Homemade Gingerbread Syrup

saucepan with ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves being combined in a dark liquid.

Start by placing all the ingredients in a medium saucepan. Add the sugar, molasses, and water first, and then sprinkle the spices—ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—over the top.

2: Bring to a Boil for the Best Gingerbread Latte Syrup

place the pan on moderate heat and stir as the mixture heats up. Once it comes to a boil, let it bubble for a minute while stirring occasionally.

3: Simmer and Thicken Your Festive Syrup Recipe

simmering, dark liquid in a saucepan with bubbles around the edges.

reduce the heat and let the mixture gently cook for about 10 minutes. This helps the sugar dissolve completely and the spices infuse into the syrup. It’ll thicken slightly during this process, thanks to the molasses. (Pro tip: It’ll get even thicker as it cools, so don’t overdo it here.

4: Enjoy the Aroma of Christmas Gingerbread Syrup

This step is less about action and more about delight— However, your house will start to smell like freshly baked gingerbread. Honestly, it’s one of the best perks of making this syrup.

5: Cool and Store Your DIY Gingerbread Syrup

Slowly pour the syrup into a mason jar or a heatproof bowl. Let it cool to room temperature before sealing it up and placing it in the fridge to chill compl

Notes

Perfect for holiday drinks or desserts.
Make in advance and store for easy use during the holiday season.
Adjust spices to taste for a stronger or milder flavor.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Simmering, Stirring
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 60 kcal
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 1mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: gingerbread syrup, homemade gingerbread syrup, holiday syrup, sweet syrup, gingerbread flavor, gingerbread spice syrup, Christmas syrup, festive syrup