Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Syrup
This homemade gingerbread coffee syrup is delicious and easy to make. It adds the perfect blend of sweet and spiced festive flavoring to any homemade coffee drink.
Skip the drive thru and make your own holiday cheer for hot or iced coffees at home. This simple coffee syrup saves time and money while being oh-so-easy to make!
Looking for more coffee syrup recipes to make at home? My take on the viral teddy graham latte syrup is a fan favorite. My homemade crème brûlée coffee syrup and classic brown sugar coffee syrup are the perfect additions to level up any homemade coffee drinks.
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Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Syrup Recipe
Homemade Gingerbread Coffee Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 Tablespoons molasses DO NOT use blackstrap molasses
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- generous pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract to be added after syrup is removed from heat
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine water, brown sugar, molasses, pumpkin pie spice, ground ginger, and a generous pinch of salt* over low-medium heat. Don't leave the stove and whisk ingredients together as they melt. *Don't add the vanilla extract until the end.
- Whisk gently over low-medium heat for at least 2 minutes. You don't want the mixture to boil but you do want it hot enough to dissolve the brown sugar and salt. Keep mixing gently so the sugar doesn't burn on the bottom.
- Once all ingredients are dissolved together, remove saucepan from heat. Allow the syrup to mostly cool in the pan. Add the vanilla extract and stir.
- Once mostly cool, pour the syrup into a glass jar or bottle for storage. Allow to completely finish cooling on the counter top before storing in the fridge.
- When ready to use, shake the bottle or jar of gingerbread syrup, pour into your beverage, and enjoy!
Notes
- Molasses – Do not use blackstrap molasses for this recipe or your coffee syrup will be bitter! Use light or dark molasses. Grandma’s Original Unsulphered Molasses is a good brand to use.
- Stir, stir, stir – Do not leave this gingerbread syrup while it’s on the stove. The sugar can burn if the heat is too high and it needs to be continually gently stirred while the ingredients dissolve. So watch it carefully!
- Add the vanilla extract at the end – Dissolve the brown sugar, molasses, salt, and spices in the water first. Don’t add the vanilla extract until the end. Since vanilla extract is alcohol-based it will evaporate if heated and result in a weaker vanilla flavor. Add it at the end after removing the pan from the heat.
- Store in the fridge – Once you make this coffee syrup you can use some right away and store the rest in the fridge for up to a month.
- Consider your container – I’d recommend storing gingerbread coffee syrup in a glass container that’s easy to pour. It keeps drips and messes to a minimum. I use a repurposed maple syrup bottle and it works perfectly. Make sure you shake the container before pouring as the spices will settle at the bottom.
I love this recipe because it’s so easy but so special. Something about gingerbread makes a drink feel delightfully festive to me. An extra treat of a treat! It’s one of my favorite flavors of the holiday season.
And it’s a busy time of year, right? I don’t have time to get out the individual ingredients for a flavored latte or iced coffee every time I want something special. With this recipe I can make a batch of syrup that’s quick to pour and go anytime!
Why you’ll love this recipe
- Easy and delicious – This gingerbread syrup is oh so good and quick to whip up. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and spice, with just the right amount of molasses.
- Long lasting – This recipe makes a large batch of coffee syrup that is easy to grab and go during the busy holiday season.
- Easy gifting and hosting – Make a batch of this syrup and bottle it to give to friends for a homemade gift. Or set it up at your holiday coffee bar for a festive flavor option.
- Saves money – If you break it down, this coffee syrup costs only pennies per serving. It’s much more frugal to make coffee at home and this recipe doesn’t sacrifice flavor for frugality!
- Saves time – No one wants to get out each individual ingredient every time you make a flavored coffee. This recipe whips up a large batch in just a few minutes.
Looking for more gingerbread recipes? Try my sourdough gingerbread coffee cake and sourdough gingerbread coffee cake muffins. My sourdough gingerbread iced oatmeal cookie bars are quick and easy to make for a holiday crowd.
Important Ingredients
Gingerbread coffee syrup only takes a few pantry ingredients to whip up a holiday treat. Take note for:
- Molasses – Do not use blackstrap molasses for this recipe or your coffee syrup will be bitter. Use light or dark molasses. Grandma’s Original Unsulphered Molasses is a good brand to use and what I use for my recipes.
- Spices – Pumpkin pie spice is a blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. I use pumpkin pie spice for this recipe because it’s easier and quicker than spooning out the individual spices. And then just add extra ground ginger and voilà!
- Brown sugar – I use regular brown sugar for this recipe. You can use light brown or dark brown sugar for this recipe, either one works.
- Pinch of salt – My favorite salt to use in my kitchen is Redmond Real Salt. A high quality salt is key in a vibrant kitchen and in recipes like this one, salt is used as a flavor enhancer. So be generous with that pinch of salt in this recipe!
- Vanilla extract – Maybe I’m biased, but there is nothing like the flavor of homemade vanilla extract. I think it levels up any sweet treat recipe. Any kind of vanilla extract will do, but if you want to kick it up a notch, use homemade. I like this recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen.
A full ingredient list with exact amounts can be found in the recipe card above.
How to Make Gingerbread Coffee Syrup (Step by Step)
Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, molasses, pumpkin pie spice, ground ginger, and a generous pinch of salt* over low-medium heat.
Don’t leave the stove and whisk ingredients together as they melt.
*Don’t add the vanilla extract until the end.
Step 2: Whisk gently over low-medium heat for at least 2 minutes. You don’t want the mixture to boil but you do want it hot enough to dissolve the brown sugar and salt. Keep mixing gently so the sugar doesn’t burn on the bottom.
Step 3: Once all ingredients are dissolved together, remove saucepan from heat.
Allow the syrup to mostly cool in the pan. Add the vanilla extract and stir.
Step 4: Once mostly cool, pour the syrup into a glass jar or bottle for storage. Allow to completely finish cooling on the counter top before storing in the fridge.
When ready to use, shake the bottle or jar of gingerbread syrup, pour into your beverage, and enjoy!
Key tip: Make sure you shake the container before pouring as the spices will settle at the bottom.
How to Serve
Pour this homemade gingerbread coffee syrup in a hot or iced coffee, cold brew, or latte to make your own version of your favorite coffee shop drink. Top with my homemade vanilla cold foam or homemade whipped cream for an extra festive flare.
How to Store
Store gingerbread coffee syrup in a glass bottle or jar in the fridge for up to a month. When ready to use, shake well! The spices will settle to the bottom of the bottle or jar. Pour into your coffee and enjoy!
How to Gift
Homemade coffee syrup is a great gift for friends, coworkers, neighbors, your child’s teacher at school, or pretty much anyone you know who drinks coffee! They also make great hostess gifts for holiday parties and get togethers.
I love swing top glass bottles tied with ribbon or festive holiday twine. Top it off with a customizable gift tag and it’s perfect for any occasion!
Frequently Asked Questions
This homemade gingerbread coffee syrup is a festive addition to any coffee drink this holiday season. I love that I know what the ingredients are, where they came from, and I can make my own gourmet coffee drinks at home for pennies instead of paying coffee shop prices.
Leave me a comment telling me how you enjoyed this recipe and what coffee drink you made! I’m always looking for new ideas for leveling up my at-home coffee game so be sure to share your creation. Enjoy!
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This is a super easy, delicious recipe to level up your at-home coffee game this holiday season!
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