Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

This Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup is an easy-to-make, versatile syrup that captures the cozy flavors of fall with pumpkin purée, warm spices, and rich brown sugar. Perfect for adding a seasonal touch to your coffee, cocktails, mocktails, and more!

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

As the leaves begin to change and the air turns crisp, there's nothing quite like the warm, comforting flavors of fall. Whether you're a pumpkin spice enthusiast or just looking to add a touch of autumn to your favorite recipes, this Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup is the perfect way to bring those cozy vibes to your house.

Using actual pumpkin and combining it with fall spices like Cinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Allspice, and Cloves along with brown sugar and water is an easy way to make this simple syrup recipe. The pumpkin flavor as well as the spices combine to make a better tasting simple syrup than any you can buy with artificial flavors. 

If you are an avid pumpkin spice latte person rejoice because this is exactly what you need at home to make your own. To make a PSL just combine warm milk, this homemade syrup, and strong coffee or espresso.

It is also just as good in tea, try it in a chai, black tea, or rooibos tea!

I personally love it to make cocktails and non alcoholic fall drinks. Swapping out this pumpkin spice syrup for any other simple syrup automatically makes a fall beverage!

Ingredients

• Pumpkin Purée: You can use canned pumpkin purée or make your own from fresh pumpkins. Just make sure it's real pumpkin puree, not the sweetened pumpkin pie filling.
• Light Brown Sugar: This adds a rich, caramel-like sweetness that complements the pumpkin and spices beautifully. You can also use dark brown sugar or white sugar if needed.
• Water: Essential for dissolving the sugar and creating the syrupy consistency.
• Pumpkin Spice: This blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice is the star of the show. You can adjust the amount based on your spice preference. You can buy this at the grocery store or make it at home with this Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice.

Instructions

Simmer Sugar and Water: Start by combining the water and light brown sugar in your small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, whisking continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Add Pumpkin and Spices: Once the sugar is dissolved, stir in the pumpkin purée and pumpkin spice. Continue to stir the mixture until everything is well combined and the spices are evenly distributed.

Simmer Again: Allow the mixture to come back to a gentle simmer. This helps to meld the flavors together. As soon as it starts to simmer, remove the saucepan from the heat.

Cool the Syrup: Let the syrup cool down to room temperature. This step is important because it allows the flavors to develop further. Once cooled, transfer the syrup into an airtight container.

Store: Store the syrup in your refrigerator. It’s normal for the syrup to settle or separate a bit over time, so just give it a good shake before using it.