Gingerbread Syrup

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This flavorful and aromatic gingerbread syrup adds a sweet spice to any drink. Make it at home with only 4 ingredients.

Gingerbread Syrup in a bottle next to a small bowl of allspice berries.

Homemade Gingerbread Syrup

Gingerbread syrup is a delicious way to sweeten up your day. The warm, spicy flavors bring back memories of the holidays and biting into fresh gingerbread cookies.

Add the syrup to espresso drinks to make a Gingerbread Latte, coffee, hot chocolate, or any drink you like. You can even use it to add festive flavor to pancakes, French toast, or crepes in place of maple syrup.

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Recipe Highlights

This gingerbread syrup is easy to make in 6 minutes with only 4 ingredients. All you need is water, dark brown sugar, ginger, and whole allspice berries.
There is no need for cinnamon, cloves, or nutmeg in this recipe since allspice adds a ton of spicy-sweet gingerbread flavor.
This recipe makes 1 cup of gingerbread syrup, which is 16 tablespoons. Use 1-2 tablespoons of syrup to sweeten each cup of coffee.

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Ingredient Notes

The ingredients to make Gingerbread Syrup.

Allspice berries: Whole allspice berries infuse a spicy-sweetness that tastes like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
Fresh ginger: Ginger adds a spicy kick. You can also use frozen ginger. You’ll need 3 inches of ginger that has been minced.
Dark brown sugar: This gives the syrup a richer, caramel-like flavor and color.
Water: Use filtered water for the best flavor.

For full ingredients and detailed instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan.

Bring to a boil on medium-low heat. Stir to make sure sugar has completely dissolved. Turn off the heat and cool.

Step 2: Strain the syrup into a bottle to filter out any ginger or allspice solids from the liquid.

Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe Notes

Use fresh minced ginger instead of ground ginger.

Fresh minced ginger gives the syrup the perfect spicy flavor. Store-bought ground ginger cannot achieve the same taste.

Use a funnel and a mesh strainer.

The funnel allows the syrup to flow directly into the bottleneck without making a mess. Place a mesh filter on top of the funnel to prevent any ginger or allspice berries from getting into the bottle.

Make sure to allow the syrup to cool before bottling.

After the ingredients come to a boil, it’s time to turn off the heat and let the mixture completely cool. Straining boiling hot syrup into an airtight bottle is dangerous and may warp your tools or container.

Expert Tips

Use gingerbread syrup to sweeten and flavor regular brewed coffee, lattes, hot chocolate, and tea.
Gingerbread syrup can be used to make flavored whipped cream and cold foams. Replace the sugar or simple syrup in the recipes with the gingerbread syrup.
Flavored syrups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Questions You May Have

What does gingerbread syrup taste like?

Gingerbread syrup tastes sweet and spicy thanks to sugar, fresh minced ginger, and allspice berries. The flavor is reminiscent of fresh gingerbread cookies and holiday festivities.

What is gingerbread syrup made of?

This gingerbread syrup is made with only 4 ingredients, consisting of water, dark brown sugar, minced ginger, and allspice berries.

How do you use gingerbread syrup?

Gingerbread syrup is a versatile ingredient that can level up several drinks and dishes. It’s the perfect addition to creamy lattes, iced coffees, hot cocoas, or even tea. You can drizzle it on pancakes and waffles in place of maple syrup for a sweet and festive flavor.

Gingerbread Syrup in an airtight bottle.

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