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    Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe for Coffee 

    Modified: Mar 23, 2025 · Published: Sep 27, 2022 by Katy McAvoy

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    Pumpkin Spice Sauce for Coffee and Lattes.

    It’s that time of year! Pumpkin spice season has arrived at your local coffee shop. Save yourself time and money by making this homemade pumpkin spice syrup recipe. It’s the perfect way to add delicious fall flavor to your homemade lattes and coffee drinks. 

    A bottle of pumpkin spice syrup.
    Jump to:
    • What's in Pumpkin Spice Syrup
    • How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup
    • How to Store Pumpkin Spice Syrup
    • Use Pumpkin Purée, Not Pie Filling
    • Looking for More Pumpkin Recipes? 
    • How to Use Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup 
    • FAQs and Substitutions
    • More Fall Syrup Recipes for Your Coffee
    • More Pumpkin Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love 
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    • Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe

    I prefer homemade simple syrup recipes to Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup because I can use simple ingredients to create a delicious syrup without spending much money.

    Don’t get me wrong - I love Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes, but my budget doesn’t love how often I buy them and making my own pumpkin spice sauce is my way of bringing that delicious fall flavor to my coffee every morning. 

    This homemade pumpkin syrup uses actual pumpkin, no extracts or artificial flavorings. You’ll get the best flavor from using the real fruit and we’re using only real ingredients in this pumpkin spice coffee syrup. 

    It’s the perfect addition to coffee with hot milk or to bring the fall season to your favorite latte recipes. You can also drizzle this pumpkin sauce on vanilla ice cream to give it the flavor of pumpkin pie filling. 

    What's in Pumpkin Spice Syrup

    Ingredients for pumpkin spice syrup - water, pumpkin puree, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves.
    • Brown sugar - Light brown sugar and dark brown sugar both work here, so use whatever you have on hand.
    • Pumpkin puree - Canned or homemade both work, just make sure it's 100% pumpkin without any flavors added.
    • Vanilla extract - Use pure vanilla extract for this recipe. Skip the artificial flavored stuff.
    • Ground cinnamon, Nutmeg, Ginger, Cloves - The BFFs that make up the "spice" part of pumpkin spice. You'll need all four of these to get right pumpkin pie flavor.

    How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup

    In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low.

    Add sugar and stir until dissolved. 

    A pot with brown sugar and water being whisked together.

    Add pumpkin puree and spices to the brown sugar syrup. 

    A hand adding spices to a pot of brown sugar syrup.

    Let cook over low heat for 5 minutes. 

    Turn off the heat. 

    Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes and come to room temperature. 

    Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl. 

    Pour the syrup through the strainer. Use a spatula to gently stir the syrup and move it through the strainer. Don't press, just stir and be patient.

    A hand stirring a spatula in a strainer of syrup held over a bowl.

    Discard anything left in the strainer. 

    To remove more pumpkin puree, strain the syrup through the fine mesh sieve a second time. 

    Store the syrup in an airtight container - like a glass jar or mason jar - in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. 

    A jar of pumpkin spice syrup.

    How to Store Pumpkin Spice Syrup

    Store your homemade pumpkin syrup in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator. Pumpkin spice simple syrup will last up to 2 weeks in the fridge. Do NOT store it at room temperature.

    Use Pumpkin Purée, Not Pie Filling

    When using canned pumpkin, be sure to use 100% pumpkin purée in this recipe, not pumpkin pie filling that’s already been sweetened. Your local grocery store might stock the two ingredients side by side, so make sure you’re getting pure pumpkin. 

    Looking for More Pumpkin Recipes? 

    Can't get enough pumpkin? Me either! Try my pumpkin baked oatmeal for breakfast or shake up this pumpkin pie martini (made with pumpkin infused vodka) for your fall happy hour.

    A tray of Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal.
    Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal (Gluten Free)
    Pumpkin Pie Martini
    Pumpkin Pie Martini

    How to Use Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup 

    You can use this homemade pumpkin spice sauce with your favorite coffee and milk of choice. It’s delicious in whole milk, skim milk, oat milk, and almond milk. 

    • Make a homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte - Stir 1-2 oz of your homemade pumpkin syrup in to your morning coffee or homemade lattes. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg for a decadent finish. 
    • Make Pumpkin Cold Foam! Add 1 oz of pumpkin syrup to 1 tablespoon of heavy cream + 2 tablespoons of milk. Using a milk frother, whip the mixture until light and creamy. Use it to top your favorite iced coffee or cold brew! 
    • Use it instead of brown sugar syrup in my Coffee Old Fashioned for a delicious fall twist on one of my favorite bourbon cocktails. 
    • Make my Pumpkin Spice Martini, which features this pumpkin simple syrup.
    Pumpkin spice syrup being poured into a mug of coffee and cream.

    FAQs and Substitutions

    Can I use white sugar in this recipe? 

    Yes. If you don’t like brown sugar or don’t have any on hand, you can easily make this recipe for pumpkin spice syrup using white sugar. It will change the flavor a bit, but still be delicious. 

    Can I use whole spices? 

    Yes, you can use whole cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, etc. if you prefer. Break the nutmeg into smaller pieces before adding to the syrup and be sure to peel and slice fresh ginger before adding it. Test the flavor of the syrup after it has steeped for an hour to see if it needs to steep longer to suit your tastes. 

    Does homemade pumpkin puree work in this recipe? 

    Absolutely! If you prefer to make your own pumpkin puree instead of buying it canned, that would be very delicious in this recipe. 

    How do I remove more pumpkin puree from the syrup? 

    Keep straining it! You can pour the mixture through the fine mesh strainer as many times as you want to continue removing the pumpkin puree. I find 2 times is good for me, but feel free to do more if desired. Skip using a cheesecloth though. The pumpkin puree is too thick and you'll end up with a mess that never makes it through the cloth.

    More Fall Syrup Recipes for Your Coffee

    If you love the apple crisp macchiato at Starbucks, stir some of my apple cider simple syrup into your next cup of coffee. Not into apples and coffee? Cinnamon and fall go hand-in-hand, making cinnamon simple syrup a delicious addition to your morning coffee (or an afternoon hot cider).

    Apple Cider Syrup in a jar
    Apple Cider Simple Syrup
    A glass jar of cinnamon simple syrup with a cup of coffee.
    Cinnamon Simple Syrup

    More Pumpkin Cocktail Recipes You’ll Love 

    • A glass of pumpkin spice white Russian cocktail.
      Pumpkin Spice White Russian Cocktail
    • Pumpkin Spice Martini
      Sweet and Creamy Pumpkin Spice Martini 
    • Pumpkin Infused Vodka
      How to Make Your Own Pumpkin Infused Vodka
    • Ginger Pumpkin Martini
      Pumpkin Ginger Martini (without Cinnamon)

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    Pumpkin Spice Syrup

    Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe

    Katy McAvoy
    Save yourself time and money with this homemade pumpkin spice syrup recipe. It’s the perfect way to add delicious fall flavor to your lattes and coffee drinks. 
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 5 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Servings 8 servings

    Equipment

    • Fine Mesh Strainer
    • Glass Bottles
    • Large Bowls

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
    • ⅓ cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 ¼ cup water
    • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ginger
    • ¼ teaspoon cloves

    Instructions
     

    • In a small pot over medium heat, bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
    • Add sugar and stir until dissolved. 
    • Add pumpkin puree and spices to the brown sugar syrup. 
    • Let cook over low heat for 5 minutes. 
    • Turn off the heat. 
    • Let the mixture cool for 30 minutes. 
    • Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl. 
    • Pour through the strainer. Gently stir the syrup to help it go through the strainer. 
    • Rinse out the strainer and discard its contents. 
    • Store the syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

    Notes

    To remove even more pumpkin puree, strain the syrup through the fine mesh sieve a second time. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ounceCalories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.004gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 61mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 1590IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.4mg
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    About Katy McAvoy

    Katy is the author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, and Michigander behind MittenGirl.com and Homemade Happy Hour. Since 2017, she's been crafting recipes for easy-to-make cocktails and delicious snacks while sharing her love of all things Michigan (a.k.a. The Mitten)!

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    1. Ruth Moore says

      October 07, 2022 at 1:45 pm

      This is delicious and so good in coffee.

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      • Katy McAvoy says

        October 09, 2022 at 8:54 am

        I'm so glad you liked it!!

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    2. Marissa says

      September 20, 2023 at 3:51 pm

      I am obsessed with this recipe!!! I love making a batch and keeping it in my fridge to use throughout the week. It adds the perfect amount of fall seasonal flavor to my daily coffee.

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      • Katy McAvoy says

        September 20, 2023 at 9:28 pm

        I'm so glad you like it!!

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    3. June says

      October 12, 2023 at 10:57 am

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    Hi! I’m Katy (she/her). I’m an author, photographer, home cook, mixologist, Michigander, and lover of all things food and drink. I never turn down a good happy hour and believe that everyone deserves a delicious drink. Follow me on Instagram to check out what I’m working on next!

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