Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Fans of the pumpkin spice latte, rejoice! With this homemade pumpkin spice syrup, your favorite seasonal treat is now easier than ever to make. Brown sugar gives the syrup a rich molasses flavor while pumpkin pie spice delivers the warm, intoxicating aroma of freshly baked pumpkin pie. Pumpkin puree amps up the pumpkin flavor even more! You can use canned or homemade pumpkin puree, just be sure to avoid pumpkin pie filling for pumpkin drinks as it's too sweet. Running the syrup through a fine mesh strainer is more than sufficient, but for an even smoother syrup, you can line the strainer with a single layer of cheesecloth. Make a batch and you're bound to find dozens of ways to use this cozy, homemade syrup! 

We'd argue homemade is the best! It's surprisingly easy to make in 10 minutes with pantry staples, and it doesn't have all the mysterious and unnecessary extra ingredients that store-bought versions contain.

What's in the Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup? 

First things first: This is not a copycat recipe. The iconic coffee chain lists sugar, condensed skim milk, pumpkin puree, fruit and vegetable juice for color, "natural flavors," annatto, salt, and potassium sorbate as the ingredients in its "Pumpkin Spice Sauce" for the famous PSL. The formula here in the homemade version is much more simple: sugar, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla extract.

What ingredients are in pumpkin spice? 

It's a mix of ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, ground allspice, and ground cloves although proportions may vary. And all are present in our recipe for homemade pumpkin pie spice. Make a large batch towards the end of August. Once your fall baking projects begin, you'll be grateful to have it. 

How much pumpkin spice syrup do you put in coffee?

This depends on personal preference! A general rule of thumb is to start with 1 tablespoon of syrup. Then, taste and add more as needed. 

What can you do with pumpkin spice syrup?

Adding some to a cup of coffee is a no brainer. Make an at-home pumpkin spice latte, pour some in hot black coffee with a drizzle of cream, or transform Ree Drummond's Perfect Iced Coffee into a autumnal treat. Pumpkin spice syrup would also be divine drizzled over a slice of apple pie, stirred into a bowl of oatmeal, or shaken into a fall cocktail. Use your imagination!

How long does pumpkin spice syrup last?

This homemade syrup can be stored in an airtight container for up to one month refrigerated.