Pumpkin Spice Syrup from Scratch

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Add pumpkin spice to your favorite drinks with this flavored simple syrup that’s easy to make at home.

Pumpkin spice syrup in a glass bottle and a photo of pumpkin spice latte.

About This Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Flavor and sweeten with pumpkin spice goodness with this easy-to-make syrup that’s made from scratch.

  • Pumpkin spice syrup is a simple syrup that’s made with pumpkin spices and pumpkin puree. It’s a liquid sweetener that’s easy to add to drinks like coffee, tea, and cocktails. Add to hot milk to make pumpkin spice drinks for kids without any caffeine.
  • Pumpkin spice is a blend of ingredients that flavor a pumpkin pie. This pumpkin spice is made with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Some blends include allspice but I kept it simple with just four spices.
  • Pumpkin spice syrup is a flavored simple syrup made from the four spices, sugar, water, real pumpkin puree (comes in a can) and vanilla extract.
  • Recipe makes a cup of syrup. Make it once then use it all week to make Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Cold Foam, Pumpkin Spice Latte and Pumpkin Spice Chai.

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Ingredient Notes

Pumpkin spice syrup ingredients.
  • Pumpkin purée
    You can’t make pumpkin spice syrup without real pumpkin since it just won’t taste the same. It’s sold in cans for about less than $2.00.
  • Granulated sugar
    Can’t have simple syrup without sugar.
  • Brown sugar
    Gives the syrup a richer, deeper sweetness to pumpkin spice syrup so I use half regular sugar and half brown sugar. Light or dark brown sugar both work so you what you have.
  • Vanilla extract
    Magically turns a good recipe into great recipe as a flavor enhancer.
  • Ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves
    All four spices are blended together to make pumpkin spice so you can’t leave any out.

Step-by-Step Instructions

4 photos showing how to make pumpkin spice syrup.

Here’s a quick overview of the steps to make this syrup. For full ingredients and instructions, scroll down to the recipe.

  1. Add all pumpkin spice ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
    Stir to make sure sugar has completely dissolved.
  2. Strain.
  3. Pour syrup into an airtight container.
    Cool and store syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Shake well before using.

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Uses for Pumpkin Spice Syrup

  • Add 1-2 tablespoons to coffee or tea to make it pumpkin spice flavored.
  • Whisk it up with heavy cream to make pumpkin spice whipped cream.
  • Warm milk and add to make pumpkin spice steamers. It’s great for kids since there’s no caffeine.
  • Pour it on top of pancakes, French toast, or waffles instead of regular syrup.
  • Add it to yogurt or oatmeal for a sweet treat.
Pumpkin spice latte in a glass with whipped cream and a cinnamon stick.

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Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Author: Jee Choe
A simple syrup flavored with pumpkin spice and pumpkin puree.
4.7 from 38 votes
Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Drinks
Yield14 servings

INGREDIENTS
 

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Add all pumpkin spice ingredients into a saucepan and bring to a boil.
    Stir to make sure sugar has completely dissolved.
  • Strain.
    Use a mesh strainer to help separate any solids that didn't dissolve completely into the syrup.
  • Pour syrup into an airtight container.
    Cool and store syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Shake well before using.

NUTRITION

Calories: 62 | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 681IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 1mg

10 thoughts on “Pumpkin Spice Syrup from Scratch”

  1. 4 stars
    I made this today but, I tweaked it to my liking.
    1 tsp. Of each: Vanilla extract & Pumpkin pie spice
    1/2 c. Water & 1/2 c. Almond milk
    1/2 c. Coconut sugar
    Omitting the white & brown sugars … it came out delicious!

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  2. 5 stars
    I just made this for the first time and it’s Amazing!! I let mine simmer for a bit. I’m making more to give as gifts for my pumpkin/coffee lovers. Thsnk you so much for a great and easy recipe😊

    Reply
    • Hi Marcus, you definitely can make it with premade spices. Just replace the individual spices with 2 teaspoons of the premade.

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  3. 5 stars
    ☕This recipe is Amaaaaazing!! Works for coffee, mochas, lattes and more. As always, Thanks for making every day a delicious one!☕

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