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    Home » Type » Sauces and Condiments

    Gingerbread Syrup (And an Easy Gingerbread Latte Recipe)

    Published: Dec 7, 2020 · Modified: Dec 16, 2021 by Faith · This post may contain affiliate links · 21 Comments

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    Sweetly spiced homemade Gingerbread Syrup is perfect for making into a festive gingerbread latte. It's easy to make and takes just 20 minutes!

    Gingerbread Latte with Homemade Gingerbread Syrup in Festive Red Holiday Mug

    I am so looking forward to the next three days.

    We’re a little early this year, but today Mike and I are doing our annual Christmas Godfather tradition. (And yes, I know that’s weird and that The Godfather has nothing to do with Christmas. Try telling that to Mike, lol.)

    We’ll be making roasting chestnuts, and spaghetti marinara is on the menu.

    Tomorrow we’re having our Christmas Eve appetizer party at my parents’ house.

    On Christmas morning we’re having brunch at my parents’ house. And in the evening Mike and I are hosting an intimate dinner party with friends, which I’m excited about!

    I’m thinking of either making roast beef dinner with a few sides, or instead making a French beef stew like Carbonade à la Flamande or Daube de Boeuf. And then for dessert perhaps Crème Brûlée. Or maybe I’ll just make it a little easier and pick up a few treats from a local pastry shop ahead of time (I won’t tell if you won’t, lol!). (Side Note: I wish I had time to make homemade Profiteroles like I did last year!)

    I’m getting ahead of myself though; back to this syrup!

    This festive Gingerbread Syrup is going to be my Christmas morning treat for my family – gingerbread latte, anyone? We made homemade eggnog lattes on Thanksgiving and they were a huge hit, so why not make festive lattes a tradition, right?!

    Gingerbread Syrup with Description

    In This Article

    • Gingerbread Spice
    • Gingerbread Syrup Recipe
    • Gingerbread Latte Recipe
    • What Does a Gingerbread Latte Taste Like?
    • More Fun Hot Lattes to Try
    • Gingerbread Syrup

    Gingerbread Spice

    Gingerbread spice is essential to make Gingerbread Syrup! You probably already have all the necessary spices on hand.

    Here’s what goes into gingerbread spice:

    • Ginger
    • Cinnamon
    • Nutmeg
    • Cloves
    • Salt
    • Black pepper

    Pro Tip: Black pepper sounds like a weird ingredient, but it's classic in gingerbread - don't skip it!

    Front View of Gingerbread Latte with Homemade Gingerbread Syrup in Red Snowflake Mug

    Gingerbread Syrup Recipe

    Once you have your gingerbread spice mix ready to go, this Gingerbread Syrup recipe is very easy to make!

    Gingerbread Syrup Recipe Ingredients

    • Gingerbread spice mix
    • Water
    • Sugar
    • Molasses
    • Vanilla

    How to Make Gingerbread Syrup

    1. Add all ingredients except the vanilla to a medium saucepan.
    2. Bring to a boil, and then turn the heat down and simmer until it has the thickness of maple syrup, about 10 to 15 minutes.
    3. Turn off the heat and add the vanilla.

    Gingerbread Syrup in Small White Pitcher with Festive Holiday Fabric

    Gingerbread Latte Recipe

    Now that you made sweetly spiced Gingerbread Syrup, you can turn it into a gingerbread latte!

    Gingerbread Latte Ingredients

    To make one gingerbread latte, you’ll need:

    • 2 shots espresso or ¼ cup hot strong-brewed coffee
    • ½ cup whole milk, warmed to steaming
    • 2 tablespoons Gingerbread Syrup (the full recipe is below)
    • 2 tablespoons whipped cream, for topping
    • 1 pinch ground cinnamon or grated nutmeg, for topping

    Gingerbread Latte Recipe Instructions

    1. Combine the espresso, milk, and Gingerbread Syrup in a mug.
    2. Top with the whipped cream and cinnamon or nutmeg.
    3. Enjoy!

    What Does a Gingerbread Latte Taste Like?

    A gingerbread latte tastes like a gingerbread cookie dipped in coffee! It tastes like a blend of warm spices with a hefty dose of ginger, blended into sweet, creamy coffee.

    More Fun Hot Lattes to Try

    • Spiced Chamomile Tea Latte
    • Bulletproof Matcha Latte
    • Hot Butterbeer Latte
    • Eggnog Latte
    • Skinny Peppermint Vanilla Mocha Lattes
    • Rose Tea Latte with Vanilla Rooibos

    Close Up of Whipped Cream on Top of Gingerbread Latte with Homemade Gingerbread Syrup

    Did you make this recipe? Please rate it and leave a comment below because I love hearing from you! You can also tag @anediblemosaic on social media. To stay up-to-date FOLLOW ME on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Xoxo, Faith

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    Gingerbread Syrup

    By: Faith Gorsky
    Sweetly spiced homemade Gingerbread Syrup is perfect for making into a gingerbread latte!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 servings
    Calories 192 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 ½ cups water
    • 1 ¼ cups sugar
    • 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses
    • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • Combine all ingredients except the vanilla in a medium saucepan.
    • Bring to a boil over medium heat, then turn heat down slightly and simmer until slightly thickened (to about the consistency of maple syrup), about 10 to 15 minutes. Swirl the saucepan as necessary to help the sugar dissolve, but don’t stir it.
    • Once thickened, turn off heat and add the vanilla.
    • Cool, and then pour into a lidded glass jar for storage.
    • Let it cool to room temperature before covering the jar.

    Faith's Tips

    • This recipe yields about 1 ½ cups total, which is about 12 (2-tablespoon) servings.
    • The nutrition information given is for 1 serving of the Gingerbread Syrup only, not for a Gingerbread Latte.
    • Store the syrup in a glass jar at cool room temperature or in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
    • Serving Suggestions: Use this syrup to make gingerbread lattes, or as a topping for oatmeal, pudding, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, French toast, etc.

    Gingerbread Latte Recipe

    Now that you made sweetly spiced Gingerbread Syrup, you can turn it into a gingerbread latte!

    Gingerbread Latte Ingredients

    To make one gingerbread latte, you’ll need:
    • 2 shots espresso or ¼ cup hot strong-brewed coffee
    • ½ cup whole milk, warmed to steaming
    • 2 tablespoons Gingerbread Syrup 
    • 2 tablespoons whipped cream, for topping
    • 1 pinch ground cinnamon or grated nutmeg, for topping

    Gingerbread Latte Recipe Instructions

    To make one gingerbread latte, simply:
      1. Combine the espresso, milk, and Gingerbread Syrup in a mug.
      2. Top with the whipped cream and cinnamon or nutmeg.
      3. Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Gingerbread Syrup
    Amount Per Serving (2 tablespoons of syrup)
    Calories 192 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g6%
    Sodium 56mg2%
    Potassium 54mg2%
    Carbohydrates 49g16%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 48g53%
    Protein 1g2%
    Calcium 13mg1%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword Gingerbread Latte, Gingerbread Syrup
    Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

    Homemade Gingerbread Syrup Recipe Pin

    This post was first published on An Edible Mosaic on December 23, 2012. I updated it with more information on December 7, 2020.

    Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links to products I believe in, which means that even though it doesn’t cost you anything extra, I will receive a small amount of money from the sale of these items, which helps me keep this site alive – thank you for helping to support An Edible Mosaic!

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    1. Jennifer says

      December 16, 2021 at 3:43 pm

      This recipe is AMAZING! Searched for months this year for gingerbread coffee and could never find it. Then tried out someone else's recipe and threw away the entire batch, a bunch of $ went down the drain bc it was horrible. This is a recipe I will use forever! Thank you!!!

      Reply
    2. Danni says

      December 21, 2020 at 4:02 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious! Made a batch to try and will now be making more to give as Christmas presents. Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    3. Tara says

      December 14, 2020 at 1:07 pm

      5 stars
      Just made the syrup this morning! So good! Love all the spices and how easily it comes together.

      Reply
    4. Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says

      December 28, 2012 at 11:47 pm

      I love all those warm wintry spices. I could use a jar of this syrup for gingerbread spiced hot chocolates.

      Reply
    5. dixya @ food, pleasure, and health says

      December 27, 2012 at 12:19 pm

      love that red mug. It seems like you had a great plans for christmas and all the recipes sounds so goood. Esp Creme Brulee. I love little traditions like the syrup because it makes you and your family look forward to that and it makes it even more special.

      Reply
    6. Jenn and Seth says

      December 27, 2012 at 12:29 am

      oh wow, this sounds soooo delicious Faith! YUM!

      Reply
    7. Tina @foodfortina says

      December 25, 2012 at 4:50 pm

      Beautiful recipe, and one that I've just bookmarked :) Hope you had an awesome Christmas, and have a Happy New Year!

      Reply
    8. Lori Lynn says

      December 25, 2012 at 12:13 pm

      Hi Faith ~ I would not have been able to guess how to make this syrup. Sounds so good. Love the tree image in the whipped cream!
      Wishing you and your family a dazzling Christmas and a fabulous 2013!
      LL

      Reply
    9. angela@spinachtiger says

      December 24, 2012 at 12:08 am

      Oh I might actually do this too on Christmas morning. It seems perfect. Looking forward to hearing what you do make for Christmas night. Sounds fun and delicious.

      Reply
    10. Caroline says

      December 23, 2012 at 11:13 pm

      Faith,

      This sounds sooooo good! I'm going to try to make it tomorrow morning to add to our coffee! Wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family and friends. I'm so thankful to have found you!

      Caroline

      Reply
      • Faith says

        December 24, 2012 at 8:49 am

        Caroline, You are so sweet, thank you so much for the kind comment. I'm so happy to have found you as well.

        Merry Christmas to you and yours.

        Hugs,
        Faith

        P.S. Hope you enjoy the gingerbread syrup! :)

        Reply
    11. Valynn @ Vanillyn says

      December 23, 2012 at 9:48 pm

      This syrup sounds delicious! and I have to tell you that your last year's profiteroles post somehow gave me comfort and got me hooked to your blog. Happy Christmas!

      Reply
      • Faith says

        December 24, 2012 at 8:51 am

        Valynn, You totally made my day! I'm so happy you enjoyed last year's post and have been following since. Thank you so much!

        Wishing you and yours a wonderful Christmas.

        Faith

        Reply
    12. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

      December 23, 2012 at 7:43 pm

      This syrup sounds wonderful, perfect for my afternoon coffee! Merry Christmas, Faith! xo

      Reply
    13. Magic of Spice says

      December 23, 2012 at 6:54 pm

      The syrup sounds wonderful and perfect for any treats this holiday!
      Happy Holidays my friend!

      Reply
    14. FOODESSA says

      December 23, 2012 at 6:32 pm

      Moms are great and so are you Faith for hosting friends over the busy Holiday period.
      BTW...crème brûlée is one of my top 5 favs...thus, a spirtual setting shall be placed for me too at your table...n'est-ce-pas? LOL

      Faith...Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones...and the very best for the upcoming year.

      Ciao for now,
      Claudia

      Reply
    15. Alyssa (Everyday Maven) says

      December 23, 2012 at 5:23 pm

      This syrup sounds amazing Faith. All of your upcoming holiday events sound like a lot of fun - enjoy them! Merry Christmas :) xoxo

      Reply
    16. Erica says

      December 23, 2012 at 12:21 pm

      Adore your homemade syrups!! I want one of these right now

      Reply
    17. Kate@Diethood says

      December 23, 2012 at 11:51 am

      I definitely need this! I make all sorts of lattes at home... this syrup will come in handy plenty of times. Thanks for sharing, Faith!! Happy Holidays! xo

      Reply
    18. Krista says

      December 23, 2012 at 10:33 am

      This reminds me of your pumpkin syrup recipe! Love it!

      Reply
    19. Amy (Savory Moments) says

      December 23, 2012 at 6:44 am

      This syrup sounds so delightful for a Christmas morning latte! Gingerbread and the related spices are my favorite holiday flavors. Merry Christmas, Faith!

      Reply

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