If you’ve been craving that cozy, pumpkin-spice-everything vibe in your coffee but want control over what goes into it (and skip the weird additives), this homemade pumpkin-spice syrup is for you.

It’s easy, uses simple ingredients, and you can dribble it into your morning cup knowing exactly what’s in there. You get all the sweet warmth and fall feeling without compromising your whole food standards.

Why is this recipe different?

I toast the pumpkin before mixing everything to really bring out the pumpkin flavor. Pumpkin is pretty flavorless on its own straight from the can so toasting enhances the flavor without having to use artificial flavors.

Why You’ll Love This Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Made with real pumpkin (no fake flavors here)
Naturally sweetened with maple syrup for a rich, caramel-y sweetness
Perfect for coffee, lattes, and tea
Keeps for up to 2 weeks in the fridge

🍂 Ingredients

¼ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling!)
½ cup water
½ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
A crack of black pepper (trust me, it adds warmth and brings out the pumpkin flavor)
A pinch of sea salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (stirred in at the end)

Get your coffee ready to be up-leveled! Let’s whip up this beautiful batch of pumpkin spice syrup and let me know how you like it in the reviews below!!

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Sarah

This cozy homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup blends real pumpkin, warm spices, and vanilla for the perfect taste of fall in every cup. Perfect for coffee, lattes, pancakes, or desserts.

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Prep Time 5

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 10 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling!!
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 pinch black pepper trust me, it enhances the pumpkin flavor
1 pinch sea salt
1 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Toast the pumpkin purée to bring out the flavor. Add the pumpkin purée to a small saucepan over medium heat and cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until it darkens slightly and smells toasty and caramelized.
Pour in the water and maple syrup, whisking to combine with the pumpkin purée until smooth.
Stir in the pumpkin pie spice, a crack of black pepper, and a pinch of sea salt
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and fragrant.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the syrup cool, then transfer it to a jar or bottle.

Pumpkin Spice Latte

Heat your milk of choice in a saucepan or microwave. Froth it if you like with a handheld frother.
Brew the espresso or strong coffee.
Add 2 tablespoons of homemade pumpkin syrup to a mug, then pour in the hot coffee/espresso and stir.
Add the warm or frothed milk to the mug. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice or cinnamon and enjoy fall in a cup!!!!