Enjoy this easy homemade Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup within 20 minutes. Made with 5 simple ingredients, including real pumpkin puree and warm fall spices, use this simple syrup in cocktails, coffee and so much more.
Place a small to medium size sauce pan over medium low heat, and place all ingredients into the sauce pan.
Mix the ingredients and bring to a simmer.
Once all the sugars have dissolved, remove from heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
Strain the mixture over a container to remove any chunks of pumpkin puree left over.
Store in an air tight container and place in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
TIPS:
If you prefer a stronger fall spice flavor, increase the cinnamon and nutmeg to 1 tsp each.
You can swap granulated sugar for a sugar alternative, such as monk fruit. Be sure it is granulated though.
I used Libby's brand for the pumpkin puree, but any pumpkin puree will work for this recipe.
If you do not have nutmeg, allspice will work well in its place.
If you are using a small strainer, you may need to strain the mixture in parts, dumping any pumpkin puree that is left on the top of the strainer.
USES:
Coffee, Iced Teas + Lattes. Skip the drive to Starbucks or your local coffee shop and enjoy a pumpkin spice flavored coffee at home. This syrup works well in lattes and coffee - all you have to do is add ½ tbsp up to 2 tbsps. I personally love using it in my oat milk iced latte in the fall for a little pick me up.
Pumpkin Creamer. Mix 1 tbsp of simple syrup with 3 tbsp of oat milk to make your own pumpkin spice dairy free creamer.
Pancakes + Waffles. If you are a fan of adding maple syrup to your pancakes or waffles, swap this syrup for it! It will immediately heighten the experience and make the dish scream "fall."
Chia Pudding + Overnight Oats - Make your breakfast on-the-go breakfast taste just like fall by mixing 1 tbsp of this syrup into the mixture before placing it in the fridge overnight. I love doing this with my simple overnight oats.
Hot Chocolate. Is there anything better than a delicious mug of hot cocoa in the fall? Add a pumpkin spice taste to it by stirring in this syrup.
Milkshakes + Smoothies. This is a wonderful addition to a vanilla milkshake or a fall themed smoothie!