This Pumpkin Spice Syrup recipe brings the flavors of fall right into your very own kitchen. Made with pumpkin puree, brown sugar simple syrup, and pumpkin pie spices, this seasonal syrup tastes great served over pancakes, added to coffee or cocktails, or even spooned over ice cream.
If you are looking for more homemade syrup recipes, you can also try our Apple Cider Syrup, Buttermilk Syrup, or this Homemade Blackberry Syrup.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe
Whether or not you are the type to head straight to Starbucks for a pumpkin spice latte at the first sign of cooler weather, I highly recommend you try this homemade version. I may be biased, but this recipe beats the coffee shop version any day—hands down.
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Made with pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and pumpkin pie spices, this syrup is super simple to put together. It can be used as a pumpkin coffee syrup in coffee and tea, as a breakfast syrup, or splashed into your favorite fall cocktail.
You can make your own homemade pumpkin spice mix, but buying the premixed one will save you some time. I also recommend using canned pumpkin puree—it’s quicker and honestly tastes more like the pumpkin spice latte syrup you are probably used to.
Ways to Use Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Serve over pancakes, waffles or French toast.
- Use as a sweetener for coffee and tea.
- Add to cocktails.
- Spoon over vanilla ice cream.
- Stir into your oatmeal.
- Drizzle over goat cheese.
Key Ingredients
- Pumpkin Puree – we recommend using canned pumpkin puree rather than making your own.
- Brown Sugar – this sweetens and adds a molasses flavor to the syrup.
- Karo Syrup – adding Karo syrup (or corn syrup) keeps it from crystallizing when you cook it.
- Butter – I prefer to use salted butter in this syrup to balance out the sweetness a touch.
- Cinnamon – I like my Pumpkin Spice Syrup with extra cinnamon. Any ground cinnamon will work great.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – this spice mix contains cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves and allspice. You can find it just about anywhere that you buy your spices.
- Cloves – if you use whole cloves, be sure and strain your syrup after you cook it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! You can store this syrup in freezer bags in the freezer for up to 2 months. To thaw, just transfer to the fridge overnight.
If you boil this syrup for too long, it can cook the sugar too much and evaporate too much liquid making it thicker than intended. Be sure to only simmer for about 2 minutes, or until you notice it begin to thicken slightly. You should also be sure to strain this after cooking to remove any bits that may have cooked around the edges.
How to Make Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Boil ingredients. In a large saucepan over medium high heat, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, Karo syrup, butter and water. Whisk well, then add the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice and cloves and whisk again. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil, then continue to boil for 2 minutes while stirring frequently.
- Strain. After 2 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Strain through a fine mesh strainer.
- Cool and serve. Allow to cool for at least 5-10 minutes, then serve on your favorite waffles, pancakes or french toast. Enjoy!
Storing Instructions
- Refrigerator: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container or glass jar in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons karo syrup, or corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, Karo syrup, butter and water. Whisk well, then add the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and cloves and whisk again.
- Bring the mixture to a rapid boil, then continue to boil for 2 minutes while stirring frequently. After 2 minutes, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer, then allow to cool for at least 5-10 minutes before using. Serve on your favorite waffles, pancakes or French toast. Enjoy!
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This seasonal Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup tastes great served over pancakes, added to coffee or cocktails or even spooned over ice cream. It’s super simple to make and beats the coffee shop version hands down.
Oh yes! This deliciousness is happening in my kitchen alllll Fall long! Lovely!
I made these to serve with ice cream and it was so delicious!