PUMPKIN SPICE SYRUP (FOR TEA AND COFFEE)

While Pumpkin Spice Lattes are a seasonal favorite, they often lack an actual pumpkin flavor. Instead, they feature the warm spices we associate with autumn. If you’re craving the real deal, this easy Pumpkin Spice Syrup recipe is a game-changer. With just a few teaspoons, you can whip up delicious pumpkin spice drinks right at home. Made with real pumpkin puree, sugar, and a homemade blend of cozy spices, this syrup is quick to make and perfect for enjoying the fleeting PSL season.

INGREDIENTS

  • ¼ cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Stir and cook for about 1 minute to eliminate the raw pumpkin flavor.
  • Add the water and sugar, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar and blend the pumpkin puree. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Remove the saucepan from heat and pour the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into an airtight container, such as a glass jar or bottle. Straining helps remove any sediment from the syrup, if necessary.
  • Let the syrup cool completely before sealing the container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

NOTES

  • How to use: Add 1–2 tablespoons of syrup per cup to flavor and sweeten tea, coffee, lattes, cocktails, and more. Adjust to taste.
  • Tip: Shake the container before each use, as natural pumpkin may settle at the bottom.