Easy Pumpkin Spice Syrup
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The Best Pumpkin Spice Syrup | Ingredients | Supplies | How to Make Pumpkin Spice Syrup | Full Recipe | FAQs
If you’re anything like us, once fall hits it’s all about the pumpkin-flavored treats. And we love to keep this perfectly sweet homemade pumpkin spice syrup on hand for whenever we need a fix. It’s great for adding a little flavor and spice to coffees, lattes, baked goods, or even stirring into some milk for a quick pumpkin spice steamer.
Requiring just a few simple ingredients, it’s also really easy to make and only takes about 20 minutes from start to finish. Plus, it tastes so much better than anything you can buy in the store.
Read on for the recipe details and more delicious ways to enjoy this tasty syrup!
Ingredients
Here is the list of simple ingredients you’ll need.
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar (packed)
- Water
- Pumpkin puree
- Vanilla extract
- Pumpkin spice
Pumpkin puree: be sure to use plain pumpkin puree (canned or fresh). Do not use the pumpkin pie mix in a can. We use Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin.
Pumpkin spice: use a store-bought premade spice mix or make your own using our pumpkin spice blend with ground cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
🍂 Homemade pumpkin spice – check out our recipe here.
Supplies
- Medium saucepan
- Measuring cups/spoons
- Whisk
- Mason jar or storage container
How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Begin by adding the white sugar, brown sugar, and water to a medium saucepan.
Next, whisk in the pumpkin puree. (Be sure to use plain pumpkin, not the canned pumpkin pie mix.)
Finally, add the vanilla extract and pumpkin spice. Whisk together.
🍂 Make your own pumpkin spice mix – check out our easy recipe here.
Cook over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Whisk or stir occasionally.
For a more liquid syrup, you can stop here and let the syrup cool down.
If you want a thicker syrup, continue to cook for about 10 to 15 more minutes or until you’ve reached the desired consistency. (It will thicken slightly as it cools, too.)
Note: if the consistency is too thick or the spices too grainy – you can use a cheesecloth, super fine mesh strainer, or nut milk bag to strain. But we find this extra step unnecessary.
You can 1) serve it right away or 2) once it cools—transfer the syrup to a mason jar or other storage container.
We recommend storing it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Our Favorite Uses for This Syrup
Here’s how we like to use this syrup. Let us know your favorites in the comments.
- Coffee and cold brews
- Pumpkin spice lattes
- Pumpkin waffles
- Pumpkin pancakes
- Pumpkin butter
- Ice cream topping
- Cheesecake topping
- Drizzle on pumpkin bread or other baked goods
- Smoothies
- Overnight oats
- Cocktails like an old fashioned or Moscow mule
- Eat directly from the spoon
🍂 Make pumpkin waffles – check out our pumpkin spice waffle recipe.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
The ultimate fall syrup made with pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Pairs perfectly with lattes, waffles, pancakes, and ice cream.
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 tablespoons 1x
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together all ingredients.
- Cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally – stop here if you want a more liquid syrup.
- If you want a thicker syrup – continue to simmer for about 10 to 15 more minutes (stirring occasionally). Or until you’ve reached the desired consistency. It will thicken slightly as it cools, too.
- Serve it right away or allow it to cool and transfer it to a mason jar or other storage container.
- Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Make your own pumpkin spice blend – recipe here.
If the consistency is too thick or the spices too grainy – you can use a cheesecloth, super fine strainer, or nut milk bag to strain. But we find this extra step unnecessary.
We recommend serving this syrup warm with pancakes and waffles. So good! Find our recipe for pumpkin waffles here.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Syrup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 12.5 g
- Sodium: 2.5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12.8 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice latte, pumpkin season, fall, autumn, psl, sauce
🍂 Make pumpkin waffles – check out our pumpkin spice waffle recipe.
Common Questions
Here are answers to common questions about this tasty syrup.
Can you freeze this syrup?
Yes, you can freeze pumpkin pie spice syrup. Make sure to use an airtight container and keep it in the freezer for up to 2 or 3 months.
Does it have to be cooled before going into the fridge?
No, this syrup doesn’t need to be completely cooled before going into the fridge. According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, ‘hot food can be placed directly in the refrigerator,’ although large amounts should be divided into smaller portions and put in shallow containers—read the USDA guidelines here.
What is pumpkin spice syrup made of?
Pumpkin spice syrup is a delicious blend of pumpkin, sugar, and spices. Our recipe uses both brown sugar and granulated sugar, water, vanilla flavoring, pumpkin puree, and a pumpkin spice blend of ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves. Jump to the full recipe here.
Is pumpkin sauce the same as pumpkin syrup?
Pumpkin spice sauce often refers to a mixture that contains dairy, such as sweetened condensed or evaporated milk. While pumpkin spice syrup is commonly made with sugar, flavoring, spices, and often includes pumpkin puree.
Pumpkin sauce and pumpkin syrup are used in a lot of the same ways, so we consider them in the same category. You will find different recipes and ingredients used for both sauces and syrups.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know how to make pumpkin spice syrup at home—put it to good use in lattes and on pumpkin waffles! If you’re looking for a way to change up your breakfast routine this autumn season, look no further than this tasty recipe. Give it a try, and let us know what you think in the comments.
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