Pumpkin Spice Syrup
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.
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!!!!
Notes
Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container or jar