Easy Homemade Gingerbread Syrup for Coffee & Desserts

Get ready for the holiday season with this easy gingerbread simple syrup that’s perfect for bringing gingerbread flavor to your morning coffee and pancakes, afternoon hot tea, and evening hot chocolate. Stir up a batch of your own gingerbread syrup in just minutes with sugar, water, and some warm spices.

Stay tuned for the best way to use this homemade syrup, such as in a Gingerbread Latte just like Starbucks or an easy gingerbread ice cream sundae. Filled with the classic flavors of the Christmas season, it also makes a great gift!

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If you’ve been craving a yummy gingerbread latte, then sit back and relax. You don’t need to stand in line at Starbucks or pay their hefty fee for coffee drinks. With this homemade gingerbread syrup recipe made with simple ingredients, you’ll be set for making your cup of coffee shine with your favorite holiday flavor.

Years ago when we were paying off our debts, I realized that a regular trip to a cafe just wasn’t in the cards. This was a blow, since we’re a big coffee drinker family and love the holiday drinks at the local coffee shop. 

However, I found a better way in making things myself at home! (Be sure to make a Gingerbread Loaf Cake once you’ve tried this syrup.)

We invested in a milk frother and some strong coffee, but more importantly, I learned how to make my own coffee syrups. If you’ve tried my Homemade Chocolate Syrup or my Starbucks Copycat Mocha Sauce, you know what I’m talking about. 

You’re going to love this recipe for homemade gingerbread coffee syrup – perfect for hot drinks, including apple cider as well as coffee, but also a great substitute for maple syrup on pancakes and waffles.

Why Make This

It’s an easy homemade simple syrup recipe. You don’t need more than sugar, water, and some ground spices to make this easy recipe. It’s loaded with gingerbread spice without being a complicated recipe.

It’s delicious. This syrup features a subtle taste of gingerbread without being overpowering. It’s great for sweetening a hot drink or for drizzling on a bowl of ice cream.

It makes a fun gift! If you’ve got a friend who loves all things gingerbread, this is a great gift to give in a pretty glass bottle. Be sure to keep it refrigerated and to let them know not to store it at room temperature. It’s super cute in a basket with gingerbread men and a bag of coffee beans.

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this delicious gingerbread syrup:

brown sugar – I like to use dark brown sugar because it has a little more blackstrap molasses in it. (That’s right, brown sugar actually has molasses in it!) You can make your own brown sugar or just use regular and add the molasses to the pot.

water – I use filtered water to make this traditional simple syrup.

ground spices – I use ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves because I like the look of the spice flecks in the syrup. 

Variation: If you prefer, you can use fresh ginger, like in our Ginger Syrup and then add whole spices such as cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and whole cloves while simmering. If you end up using whole spices, be sure to strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve before storing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s how to make gingerbread syrup:

In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a low boil over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely. Simmer for 3 minutes, uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the spices and remove from the heat. The syrup will thicken as it cools.

Store the syrup in mason jars with lids or other flask or bottle for up to 2 weeks.

To use: add 1 to 2 tablespoons syrup or more to taste to favorite beverages and cocktails. It is delicious in coffee, tea, frothed milk, apple juice, and soda water.

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