Name: Pumpkin Spice Syrup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 375
Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) water; ½ cup (112 g) white sugar; ½ cup (110 g) brown sugar, packed; ¼ cup (65 g) pumpkin puree; 2 teaspoon pumpkin spice

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Move over, Starbucks! My pumpkin spice syrup recipe is super simple and perfect for making pumpkin spice lattes at home.

With only five ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this syrup in no time. Keep a bottle in your fridge to add a dash of fall flavour to your coffee, pancakes and sweet treats.

Pumpkin spice syrup in pouring jug in front of lattes.

Ingredients in Pumpkin Spice Syrup

It is SO easy to make this syrup recipe. You'll just need five simple ingredients.

Water
Brown sugar: this adds a delicious caramel flavour to your syrup. Replace with extra white syrup, if needed.
White sugar: this helps the syrup thicken easier than brown sugar. You can replace with extra brown sugar, if needed.
Pumpkin puree: did you know that Starbucks' pumpkin spice syrup contains real pumpkin? This gives your syrup that true pumpkin flavour! Make your own with my easy pumpkin puree recipe or use canned pumpkin. Don't use pumpkin pie filling.
Pumpkin spice: the secret to a classic fall flavour. If you're outside of the USA, you can use 'mixed spice' instead. Or, make your own homemade pumpkin spice mix.

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How to Make Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Making this syrup is an easy process and the hands-on time is minimal. For this recipe you will need:

A medium saucepan
A whisk
A fine mesh strainer
A medium heat-proof bowl or jug
An airtight container

Steps to boiling and straining pumpkin spice syrup in a four image collage.

1. Combine all of your ingredients in a medium saucepan.
2. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking occasionally.
3. The mixture should be dark and slightly thickened.
4. Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a large heat-proof jug or bowl. Allow to cool then transfer to an airtight container or bottle.

And now you have your very own syrup ready to use! You can keep it stored in the fridge for up to 7 days.

How to Make a Pumpkin Spice Latte with Syrup

To make a delicious pumpkin spice latte with your syrup:

Using an espresso shot (recommended!):

Prepare your espresso shot in your glass/mug.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of syrup.
Top with hot frothed milk and stir before drinking.

Using instant or brewed coffee.

Fill your cup half full with very strong, hot brewed or instant coffee.
Stir in 2 tablespoons of syrup.
Top up with hot frothed milk. Stir well and enjoy.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much pumpkin spice syrup do I add to my latte?

Add two tablespoons of syrup to your latte to make a pumpkin spice latte.

Can I freeze this syrup?

Yes. The best way to freeze homemade syrup is to divide the cooled syrup into ice cube trays. Once frozen, pop into a zip loc bag and defrost a cube as needed.

Can I make pumpkin spice lattes without syrup?

Yes! Try my homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe if you want to make a PSL from scratch.

What Else Can I Use Pumpkin Syrup For?

There's lots of options!

Drizzle over pancakes
Drizzle over ice cream
Use it to flavour buttercream frosting
Make pumpkin spice milkshakes
Stir through your oats

Let me know in the comments what your favourite ways to use it are!

How Do You Store Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup?

Homemade syrup will last 7 days in an airtight jar, bottle or container in the fridge.

Pumpkin spice syrup in pouring jug with a label next to it.

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