This Pumpkin Spice Syrup is all you’ll need to satisfy that craving for a PSL or fall-flavored goody. This sweet spiced syrup is bursting with flavor and is sure to give you the perfect seasonal vibes.
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I love fall and all the flavors that come with it. One of my favorites is pumpkin spice. From homemade lattes to cookies and breads, this flavor is perfect for all your sweet treats this season. Try this recipe to always have the fixings to satisfy your pumpkin craving.
- TASTE: Rich pumpkin flavor is enhanced by warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. This sweet syrup has a hint of vanilla, too.
- TEXTURE: This Pumpkin Spice Syrup is thick and smooth. The pumpkin puree gives it some body and it’s easy to mix in with your wet ingredients for drink and dessert recipes.
- TIME: It takes about 10 minutes to make.
- EASE: This syrup is easier than standing in line at Starbucks. It’s quick, simple, and convenient to have on hand at this time of year.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Pumpkin puree- You can get canned pumpkin puree or make it yourself. Just make sure to extract any seeds or stringy bits. Make sure you’re using canned pumpkin with no added sugar, just pure 100% pumpkin.
- Brown sugar- This is moist and rich in flavor, giving sweetness to the syrup. You can use light or dark brown sugar.
- Vanilla bean paste- This adds a vanilla flavor that will complement the pumpkin flavor and enhance it.
- Pumpkin pie spice- Pumpkin on its own has a mild flavor, so this spice mix will give your pumpkin syrup the spiced flavor you’re expecting.
- Sea salt- A little salt helps balance out the sweet, making the syrup taste even better.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Substitute the sweetener- Instead of brown sugar, you can use cane sugar, honey, agave syrup, simple syrup, or maple syrup.
- Make your own pumpkin pie spice- If you haven’t got a premade mix, then you can combine cground innamon, ginger, nutmeg, all spice, and cloves for that signature taste.
- Use vanilla extract- If you don’t have vanilla bean paste, you can use vanilla extract. Pure vanilla is better than imitation vanilla extract.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Combine the ingredients. Add the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and water to a medium saucepan. Whisk until well combined.
- Simmer the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the vanilla. Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste until well combined.
- Let it cool. Let the pumpkin spice syrup cool completely, then transfer it to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate. Stir or shake well before using.
Pro Tip: If your syrup is looking a little chunky from the pumpkin, put it through a fine mesh strainer to leave it silky and smooth.
Recipe Tips
- Keep stirring- You’ll need to stir this syrup as it simmers constantly, then occasionally. Don’t forget or the sugar will burn on the bottom of the pan, ruining the flavor.
- Let it cool- Allow the syrup to come to room temperature before adding it to any coffee drinks or batters. Adding it hot could curdle the milk or eggs already in there.
- Shake before use- Either stir or shake the syrup when you take it out of the fridge. Ingredients can separate and you want all those flavors present when you use it.
FAQs
Pumpkin pie syrup is usually sweeter in flavor and goes mild on the spices. Pumpkin Spice Syrup focuses on the warm spices for a bolder flavor.
The 5 spices in pumpkin spice are cinnamon (sweet, woody, and warm), nutmeg (earthy and with depth), ginger (sharp and peppery for a little heat), cloves (dark, aromatic, and bold), and allspice (complex flavor that enhances the others).
Serving Suggestions
This homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup tastes amazing with lots of drinks, desserts, and sweets, including ice cream and oatmeal. Use it in your favorite recipes to give them that fall feeling.
- Drinks: Use this when you make a Pumpkin Spice Latte. You can even change of the flavor of a Iced Caramel Macchiato, Caramel Frappuccino, or Iced White Chocolate Mocha.
- Cookies: Try this syrup in some pumpkin spice cookies. Pair them with Brownie Cookies, Classic Shortbread Cookies, or Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies.
- Breads: Make a sweet bread with this syrup for the perfect snack or gift. Enjoy it with Apple Fritter Bread, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, or Panettone Bread.
- Sweets: Serve your pumpkin spiced sweet with others, like this Gingerbread Cake, Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes, Pumpkin Cake, or Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: Because this stores well in the fridge, you can make it ahead of time and keep it until you need it.
Storing: Store this Pumpkin Spice Syrup in an airtight container or jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Freeze: Freeze this syrup in an ice cube tray. Once it’s solid, place the syrup cubes in a freezer ziplock bag. They will last for up to 3 months frozen.
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Full Recipe Instructions
Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup water
- 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and water to a medium saucepan. Whisk until well combined.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring frequently. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the syrup from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste until well combined.
- Let the pumpkin spice syrup cool completely, then transfer it to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate. Stir or shake well before using.
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