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Pumpkin Spice Syrup

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This Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup is an easy to make, homemade syrup that is perfect for mixing into coffee or cocktails. You can make a large batch in 20 minutes and have pumpkin spice lattes all fall season long!

A bottle of pumpkin syrup with fall leaves in the background.

This pumpkin spice syrup is the base syrup for any type of pumpkin flavored drink. It can be used as a simple syrup for pumpkin martinis, or as a coffee syrup for chai pumpkin lattes. You can even use it to make pumpkin cold foam.

For other copycat Starbucks recipes, try this chai tea latte recipe, this starbucks pistachio latte, this vanilla sweet cream cold foam or this starbucks iced oat milk latte.

For other holiday flavored syrups to make drinks with, try this peppermint syrup for coffee or this pistachio syrup.

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  • Recipe Highlights
  • Ways to Use Pumpkin Syrup
  • Ingredients & Substitutions
  • Equipment
  • Step By Step Instructions
  • Storage
  • Expert Tips
  • FAQ
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Recipe Highlights

  • This pumpkin spice syrup tastes just like the one Starbucks uses, but making it at home is much cheaper.
  • It can be used as a coffee syrup to make pumpkin spice lattes, or as a cocktail syrup for pumpkin-flavored cocktails.
  • It tastes just like pumpkin pie and since it is made with real pumpkin purée, it has no artificial flavoring.
  • Unlike other recipes, this recipe uses a cheesecloth to make the syrup smooth, and give it the same consistency as store bought syrups.
  • It is a great recipe to use up any leftover pumpkin purée from making pumpkin pie or other pumpkin flavored baked goods.

Ways to Use Pumpkin Syrup

A couple tablespoons of this syrup can be mixed into any type of drink, but here are some recipes to try:

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte: To make this fall favorite, combine 1 to 2 tablespoons of pumpkin syrup with a couple shots of espresso and top with frothed milk.
  • Pumpkin Cold Brew: Mix in 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup with cold brew coffee. Top with pumpkin cold foam or Starbucks vanilla cold foam.
  • Chai Tea Latte With Pumpkin Cold Foam: This drink can be served as either a warm or iced chai tea pumpkin latte. Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of pumpkin spice syrup with ½ cup of chai concentrate. Use the syrup to make the pumpkin cold foam.
A pumpkin spice latte topped with pumpkin cold foam and topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon.
  • Pumpkin Cold Foam: For the pumpkin cold foam, use an electric frother to froth 1 ½ tablespoons of pumpkin syrup with ⅓ cup milk. Pour on top of a chai tea latte, or a couple shots of espresso for a pumpkin spice latte.
Overhead view of pumpkin cold foam made from the pumpkin pie syrup.
  • Pumpkin RumChata Martini: To make a pumpkin rumchata martini, shake 2 oz RumChata, 1 oz pumpkin syrup and ½ oz vanilla vodka in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain and serve in a chilled martini glass.
RumChata pumpkin martini garnished with pumpkin pie spice and a cinnamon stick, sitting on a wooden table.

Ingredients & Substitutions

The ingredients needed to make the pumpkin spice syrup.
  • Pumpkin Purée: Pumpkin purée gives the pumpkin syrup most of its flavor. Make sure to use pumpkin purée, and not pumpkin pie filling, which already has spices mixed into it.
  • Pumpkin Pie Spice: You can buy pumpkin pie spice pre-made or easily make your own batch by combining a few common spices.
  • Cinnamon: A dash of cinnamon complements the other flavors well.
  • Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds a rich caramel flavor to the syrup. You can substitute this with granulated sugar if needed.
  • Water: Water gives the syrup the proper consistency.
  • Vanilla Extract: A tad of vanilla extract gives the syrup a bit of sweetness with a hint of vanilla. 

Equipment

You will need the following equipment to make the pumpkin spice syrup:

  • A small to medium sized saucepan to make the syrup in. 
  • A whisk to whisk the ingredients together while the syrup is cooking.
  • A cheesecloth to strain the syrup.
  • A glass mason jar to store the syrup in.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: Add the pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie syrup, cinnamon, water, and brown sugar to a saucepan. Heat the ingredients, bringing them to a gentle simmer. Continue to simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

A process photo illustrating step 1.

Step 2: Let the syrup cool for a few minutes, then strain the mixture through a cheesecloth.

A process photo illustrating step 2.

Step 3: Gently squeeze or press the cheesecloth to drain out all the syrup. You should be left with a liquid, smooth syrup with no pumpkin chunks.

A process photo illustrating step 3.

Storage

This recipe makes about a ½ cup of syrup. Here are some options for how to store it to keep it freshest:

  • Fridge: Store the syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 to 2 weeks.
  • Freezer: Store in a freezer safe glass container for up to 2 to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before using. Note that after it has been stored in the freezer, it may lose some of its strong pumpkin flavor.

Expert Tips

  • Don’t boil the syrup. Only bring the syrup to a gentle simmer. Boiling the syrup for too long or at too high a temperature can cause too much water to evaporate, resulting in a thick syrup.
  • Use a fine mesh sieve. The cheesecloth should remove all of the pumpkin purée. However, some of the spices may seep through. Use a very fine mesh strainer to remove the pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
  • Make a large batch. If you plan to make a lot of pumpkin flavored drinks, make a large batch with a can of pumpkin pie filling and freeze it so you can make pumpkin spice lattes all fall season.
  • Shake the syrup before serving. After the syrup has been sitting for a couple days, it may slightly separate. Shake the syrup well before using.

FAQ

Is this syrup the same as pumpkin simple syrup?

Yes. This is the same as pumpkin simple syrup and can be used to mix into cocktails, as well as specialty coffee drinks.

How much pumpkin syrup does this recipe make?

This recipe will make ½ cup of syrup. Most drinks require 1 to 2 tablespoons of syrup, so this will make about 4 to 8 servings.

Do I have to use a cheesecloth to strain the syrup?

Yes. A cheesecloth is necessary to create a smooth, liquid syrup. The pumpkin purée will pass through a fine mesh strainer; a cheesecloth is the only way to remove it.

Why is the syrup too thick?

The syrup should have a liquid consistency. If it is thicker than this, it was likely boiled for too long at too high a temperature. Stir in 1 tablespoon of water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.

A bottle of pumpkin spice syrup surrounded by fall leaves and pumpkins.
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A bottle of pumpkin spice syrup surrounded by fall leaves and pumpkins.

Pumpkin Spice Syrup


  • Author: Ali
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: ½ cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup is an easy to make, homemade syrup that is perfect for mixing into coffee or cocktails. You can make a large batch in 20 minutes and have pumpkin spice lattes all fall season long!


Ingredients

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  • ½ cup pumpkin purée
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Add the pumpkin purée, brown sugar, water, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon to a medium saucepan. Heat over medium to high heat, whisking occasionally.
  2. Continue to heat, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer. Simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the brown sugar has fully dissolved and the syrup is smooth. 
  3. Remove the pumpkin syrup from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Pass the mixture through a cheesecloth to strain out all the pumpkin purée. You should be left with a smooth, liquid syrup. 
  4. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before storing.

Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover pumpkin syrup in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 1 to 2 weeks, or in the freezer for up to 2 to 3 months. 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Coffee Syrup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 51
  • Sugar: 11.6g
  • Sodium: 4mg
  • Fat: 0.1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12.9g
  • Fiber: 0.6g
  • Protein: 0.2g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: starbucks copycat recipe, coffee syrup

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