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Discover how easy it is to make Pumpkin Spice Syrup in your own kitchen! Add delicious Fall flavors to all your favorite drinks and treats.
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When the leaves start to change and the air turns crisp, there’s nothing better than this homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup recipe! From the aromatic blend of pumpkin pie spices to the creamy goodness of real pumpkin puree, this syrup adds a drop of Autumnal magic to any recipe. Whether you’re making a stack of pumpkin pancakes or enjoying a homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte, this recipe is for you.
Ingredients in Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Water – the essential base of any simple syrup
- Brown Sugar – brown sugar adds a caramel-like sweetness to the syrup
- Pumpkin Puree – make sure to use pumpkin puree NOT pumpkin pie filling
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – a blend of spices made up of ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and ground ginger
- Cinnamon Stick – optional, but adds just a little more of a cinnamon flavor
- Vanilla Extract – vanilla extract ties everything together with an extra hint of sweetness
How to Use Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte (the iconic PSL!) – This recipe is a copycat recipe for the Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup. Add one or two tablespoons of syrup to your favorite latte recipe. Add whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
- Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa – Add a few tablespoons to your favorite hot chocolate, like our vegan hot chocolate.
- Make Pancake Syrup – After straining the syrup mixture, return to a clean saucepan and simmer until the mixture thickens. Drizzle over pancakes, waffles, or French toast.
- Drizzle over ice cream.
- Make Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream – Add one or two tablespoons to homemade whipped cream.
- Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal – Stir into your oatmeal and add some chopped pecans for a perfect Fall breakfast.
- Make Pumpkin Spice Pumpkin Seeds – Drizzle over pumpkin seeds before toasting for a sweet snack.
- Baked Goods and Desserts – Add a few tablespoons of syrup to cookies, cakes, muffins, or scones.
- Pumpkin Spice Smoothie – Blend with frozen banana, milk, and a dash of cinnamon.
Recipe Tip
Let the Pumpkin Spice Syrup cool completely before transferring to a glass jar or other airtight container.
Storing and Using
This recipe is great because it makes a decent sized batch that you can use again and again. Store this syrup in an airtight container in the fridge. Syrup will stay good for about a month. Make sure to give it a little shake before using to evenly distribute any settled spices or flavoring.
Frequently Asked Questions about Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Our recipe uses water, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and cinnamon sticks.
Usually “pumpkin spice” flavored treats are flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and all spice. Typically the recipe also includes pumpkin puree.
Canned pumpkin is 100% pure pumpkin puree. Pumpkin pie mix has sugar and other flavorings included.
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How to Make Pumpkin Spice Syrup
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- cinnamon stick optional
Instructions
- Add everything but vanilla extract into a small sauce pan. Whisk to combine and heat over medium heat until simmering. Let simmer for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Let cool completely at room temperature.
- Add to a glass jar and store in the fridge.
Notes
- Don’t let the mixture come to a rolling boil, just heat it up enough to simmer.
- Don’t skip the cooling step! If you add the hot syrup to a glass jar, then the glass might crack.
- You can use sugar alternatives like monk fruit or coconut sugar if desired.
I recently got into PSL and wanted to make some at home. I tried this and it tastes so good! It was so simple to make, and now I have enough for the season!