Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup (For Coffee, Lattes & Fall Drinks)
Meet your new fall essential — a smooth, aromatic pumpkin spice syrup crafted for coffee, lattes, cold brew, and cozy fall cocktails. It blends real pumpkin with warm spice and gentle sweetness that never tastes artificial, giving every drink a seasonal boost.
Use it to make your own pumpkin spice latte at home, drizzle into iced drinks, or stir into baked goods for a seasonal twist. For more autumn inspiration, explore our Coffee Recipes Hub and the full Pumpkin Recipes Collection.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a small saucepan, whisk together the water, sugar, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Simmer gently: Bring to a light simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the sugar dissolves and the syrup slightly thickens.
- Strain (optional): For an ultra-smooth syrup, pour through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to remove spice sediment.
- Add vanilla: Stir in the vanilla after removing from heat.
- Cool + store: Let the syrup cool completely. Transfer to a jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
How to Use Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Add 1–2 tablespoons to hot coffee or lattes
- Stir into cold brew or iced coffee (try it in our Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew)
- Mix into chai or black tea
- Add to espresso martinis, White Russians, or fall cocktails (excellent in our Pumpkin Spice White Russian)
- Blend into flavored coffees like our Maple Pecan Coffee for a pumpkin twist
- Drizzle over pancakes, yogurt bowls, or baked goods
Notes
The syrup naturally settles over time — just shake before using. For a thicker syrup, simmer 2–3 minutes longer. For a lighter flavor, reduce pumpkin pie spice to 1 teaspoon.
