Gingerbread Syrup

Jul 17, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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A small glass bottle of gingerbread syrup with a pour spout, beside an iced latte sweetened with it

A spiced gingerbread syrup blending warm molasses, fresh ginger, and vanilla for cozy drinks and desserts. Perfect for coffee, lattes, pancakes, or drizzling over ice cream.

Prep 5 min

Cook 15 min

Total 20 min

Servings 12

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Ingredients

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½ cup (120.0 ml)water
½ cup (100.0 g)granulated sugar
¼ cup (85.0 g)dark molasses
1.0 tbsp (6.0 g)grated fresh ginger
1.0 tsp (2.6 g)ground cinnamon
½ tsp (1.0 g)ground cloves
¼ tsp (0.5 g)ground nutmeg
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)pure vanilla extract
pinch of fine sea salt

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Instructions

Combine water, granulated sugar, molasses, grated fresh ginger, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, ground nutmeg, and pinch of fine sea salt in a medium saucepan.
Bring mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar dissolves completely.
Lower heat and let the syrup simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Remove from heat and stir in pure vanilla extract.
Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve to remove ginger bits and spices.
Transfer syrup to a clean jar or bottle and refrigerate until ready to use.

Tips

Use freshly grated ginger for the best flavor and less bitterness compared to pre-ground ginger.
To intensify vanilla flavor, use vanilla bean paste instead of extract.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make gingerbread syrup?

Plan on 5 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes about 1 1/2 cups (360 ml).

How should I store gingerbread syrup?

Store gingerbread syrup refrigerated in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks. Stir before using if separated.

Can I make gingerbread syrup ahead?

Makes well ahead and improves in flavor after at least a day refrigerated.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

Yes. This recipe uses 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (5 ml). Each teaspoon of pure vanilla extract can be swapped for 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste, the seeds of half a vanilla bean, or 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla powder. Paste and seeds add the classic dark specks.

A spiced gingerbread syrup blending warm molasses, fresh ginger, and vanilla for cozy drinks and desserts. Perfect for coffee, lattes, pancakes, or drizzling over ice cream.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 12 servings this recipe makes.

56 Calories / serving

0.1g Fat

14.2g Carbs

0.1g Protein

13.7g Sugar

Whole recipe (12 servings): ~672 cal · 1g fat · 170g carbs · 1g protein · 164g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 56 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

Brisk walking 11 min·0.6 mi·~1300 steps
Walking uphill or incline treadmill 8 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Moderate cycling 6 min·1.2 mi
Swimming laps 8 min
Jogging 5 min·0.4 mi·~800 steps
Stair climbing 5 min·~450 steps
Dancing 9 min
Bodyweight circuit training 6 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 13 min

Rough estimates for one serving, based on standard MET values at about 155 lb. Your own burn depends on body size, effort, and fitness. Shown for context only — food is not something you have to earn.

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