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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup (5 Best Tips)

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This homemade pumpkin spice syrup is quick, easy, and made with simple ingredients. It delivers real pumpkin flavor and a perfectly balanced spice blend, perfect for coffee, cocktails, pancakes, and more.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (pure)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • For the Homemade Pumpkin Pie Spice Blend (optional):
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

Instructions

  1. Combine the wet ingredients. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the water, pumpkin puree, and brown sugar until the pumpkin is fully incorporated.
  2. Add the sugar and spices. Pour in the granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Whisk until the sugar starts to dissolve.
  3. Heat and stir. Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally with a whisk, scraping the bottom and sides to prevent sticking. Bring to a gentle simmer (small bubbles around the edges), about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Simmer gently. Reduce heat to low and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring every minute or so. The mixture will thicken slightly and the flavors will meld.
  5. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Take the pan off the burner and stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Strain the syrup. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a heat-safe bowl or storage jar. Carefully pour the syrup through the strainer. Use a spoon to gently press the solids through.
  7. Cool and store. Let the syrup cool completely at room temperature (about 30-40 minutes). Transfer to a glass jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate.

Notes

Don’t skip the straining step for a smooth texture. The flavors deepen after a day or two in the fridge. For ultra-smooth syrup, strain twice (once through fine-mesh, then through a coffee filter or cheesecloth).

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