Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe for Perfect Cozy Fall Drinks
A comforting and easy-to-make pumpkin spice syrup that transforms plain coffee or milk into a cozy fall treat with real pumpkin puree and warm spices.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 1 ½ cups syrup (approximately 12 servings at 2 tablespoons each) 1x
- Category: Beverage Syrup
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup (120 grams) pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar (can substitute coconut sugar)
- ¼ cup (50 grams) brown sugar (optional)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine pumpkin puree, water, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a saucepan. Stir gently to dissolve the sugars before heating.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking or burning. The pumpkin will start to break down and the mixture will thicken slightly.
- Add the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and a pinch of salt. Whisk thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Lower the heat to medium-low and let the syrup simmer gently for another 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. The syrup should thicken but remain pourable. Add a splash of water if it gets too thick.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Optional: Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer for a smoother texture.
- Let the syrup cool to room temperature before sealing and storing in the refrigerator.
Notes
Watch the syrup closely in the last minutes to avoid burning or over-thickening. Stir before each use as natural settling may occur. Store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Warm gently before use if thickened.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (about
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 0.2
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