If you love pumpkin spice season, you are going to love this easy Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe. This homemade syrup is sweet, warm, and full of cozy fall flavors.
You can add it to coffee, lattes, iced coffee, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, and even desserts. It is an easy way to make your favorite drinks and foods taste like fall.
The best part? You can make it at home with simple ingredients.
Why You'll Love This Pumpkin Spice Syrup
There are plenty of reasons to make your own pumpkin spice syrup at home:
• It is easy to make.
• It uses simple ingredients.
• It has a delicious homemade flavor.
• You can use it in many different foods and drinks.
• It is perfect for fall and pumpkin spice season.
• You can make a batch and keep it in the refrigerator.
Recipe Summary
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
Cooling Time: About 15 minutes
Total Time: About 30–35 minutes
Storage: Refrigerator
Best Uses: Coffee, lattes, iced coffee, pancakes, waffles, oatmeal, French toast, and desserts
Ingredients You'll Need
To make this homemade pumpkin spice syrup, you will need:
• 1½ cups water
• 1½ cups light brown sugar
• ¼ cup pumpkin puree 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon allspice
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pumpkin Puree Tip
Make sure you use plain pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie filling already has sugar and spices added to it, so it can change the taste of your syrup.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Syrup
1. Mix the Pumpkin and Spices
Start by adding the pumpkin puree to a bowl.
Add the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Mix everything together until the spices are well combined with the pumpkin.
2. Heat the Sugar and Water
Add the water and light brown sugar to a saucepan.
Place the pan over medium heat and stir until the sugar completely dissolves.
You don't need to bring it to a hard boil. A gentle simmer is all you need.
3. Add the Pumpkin Mixture
Add the pumpkin and spice mixture to the saucepan.
Stir well so everything is combined.
Let the mixture gently simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir it from time to time while it cooks.
As it simmers, the pumpkin and spices will give the syrup a warm, rich flavor.
4. Add the Vanilla
Take the saucepan off the heat and let the syrup cool for about 15 minutes.
Then add the vanilla extract and stir well.
Adding the vanilla after cooking helps keep its sweet, warm flavor.
5. Strain the Syrup
Place a fine-mesh strainer over a clean bowl or measuring cup.
Slowly pour the syrup through the strainer. This will remove the larger pieces of pumpkin and spices and give you a smoother syrup.
Don't skip this step if you want a nice, smooth syrup for your drinks.
6. Let It Cool and Store
Once the syrup has cooled, pour it into a clean jar or bottle with a lid.
Keep the syrup in the refrigerator.
For the recipe shown in the video, the syrup can be refrigerated for up to 30 days.
How to Use Pumpkin Spice Syrup
This syrup isn't just for pumpkin spice lattes. There are so many ways to use it.
Pumpkin Spice Latte
Add 1–2 tablespoons of pumpkin spice syrup to your coffee or espresso. Add steamed milk and top with whipped cream and a little extra pumpkin spice.
It's an easy homemade pumpkin spice latte without needing to buy flavored syrup.
Iced Coffee
For a quick fall iced coffee, mix the syrup with cold brew or chilled coffee. Add milk and ice, then stir.
Pancakes and Waffles
Drizzle some pumpkin spice syrup over pancakes or waffles for a cozy fall breakfast.
You can also add chopped pecans or walnuts for some extra crunch.
Oatmeal
Stir a little syrup into your morning oatmeal. Add banana, apples, pecans, or walnuts for an easy fall breakfast.
Ice Cream
Pour a small amount over vanilla ice cream for a simple pumpkin spice dessert.
French Toast
Pumpkin spice syrup is also delicious over French toast. Add a little powdered sugar and fresh fruit for an easy weekend breakfast.
Tips for Making the Best Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Use real pumpkin puree.
Plain pumpkin puree gives the syrup a natural pumpkin flavor.
Don't boil it too hard.
Keep the syrup at a gentle simmer. Cooking it too aggressively can change the texture.
Use fresh spices.
Fresh ground spices will give your syrup a stronger and better flavor.
Strain the syrup.
Straining helps remove pumpkin pieces and makes the syrup smoother.
Adjust the flavor.
If you like a stronger cinnamon or ginger flavor, you can adjust the spices slightly to match your taste.
Can I Use Pumpkin Pie Spice?
Yes! If you don't want to measure each spice separately, you can use a pumpkin pie spice blend instead.
About 1½ tablespoons of pumpkin pie spice can be used in place of the individual spices.
How Should I Store Pumpkin Spice Syrup?
Store the finished syrup in a clean, airtight jar or bottle in the refrigerator.
Since this recipe contains pumpkin puree, it should not be left sitting at room temperature for long periods.
The recipe shown in the video recommends using the refrigerated syrup within 30 days.
Final Thoughts
Making homemade pumpkin spice syrup is an easy way to enjoy your favorite fall flavors at home. You only need a few simple ingredients and a saucepan to make it.
Once you have a bottle in the refrigerator, you can use it whenever you want to make a pumpkin spice latte, sweeten your morning coffee, or add some fall flavor to breakfast and desserts.
So grab your pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and favorite fall spices, and make a batch of this easy homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup.