Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe – Homemade Fall Coffee Syrup

Real pumpkin, warm spice, and two sugars simmered into a syrup that turns any coffee into a pumpkin spice latte. Ten minutes, one pot, done.

Mason jar of homemade pumpkin spice syrup and  a mug of coffee on a kitchen counter

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Pumpkin Spice Syrup

This is the syrup Sally built her whole Pumpkin Cookie Butter Latte around, and once you've got a jar of it in the fridge you'll understand why it doesn't stay there long. Real pumpkin, warm spice, two sugars — ten minutes on the stove and your Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee (or honestly, whatever's already brewed) turns into the thing you keep driving past a coffee shop to avoid buying.

~1.5 cups

Yield

5 min

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

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The Coffee This Syrup Was Built For

Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee already carries the pumpkin spice and caramelized sugar notes on its own — add this syrup and you're not layering flavor on top, you're doubling down on it. Cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove meet actual pumpkin, and the two sugars round it out the way a straight simple syrup never quite does. You could use another medium roast — but this is the one the recipe was built around.

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Available in whole bean, ground, pods, and decaf. Fresh roasted to order, every time. It's a fall limited release, so if you're seeing this outside pumpkin season, grab it while it's around.

Pumpkin spice syrup pouring from a mason jar into a coffee mug, homemade fall coffee syrup recipe

Pumpkin Spice Syrup

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh strainer (one for blotting the pumpkin, one if you strain the finished syrup)
  • Paper towels
  • Glass jar or bottle with a tight lid

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup canned pumpkin purée
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  1. Blot the excess moisture out of the pumpkin purée — either set it in a strainer lined with paper towels and let it drip for a few minutes, or press it between paper towels directly. This keeps the syrup from turning watery.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine the water, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir over low heat until the sugar fully dissolves.
  3. Add the blotted pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Simmer gently over low heat for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
  5. Strain if you want a completely smooth pour, or leave it as is — either way, transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 10 days.

Storage & Shelf Life

Keep it in an airtight jar in the fridge and use it within 10 days. Give it a stir before using — the pumpkin can settle slightly cold. If it ever smells off or you spot mold, toss it regardless of the date.

Ways to Use It

  • Stirred into hot coffee, no sugar needed
  • Over ice with cold milk for an iced pumpkin latte
  • In cold brew for a pumpkin spice cold brew that doesn't water down
  • Stirred into hot or iced chai or black tea
  • A splash in lemonade or sparkling water for a pumpkin spice soda
  • Swirled into plain yogurt or oatmeal
  • Drizzled over pancakes, waffles, or vanilla ice cream

Featured Drink

This syrup is the backbone of Sally's Pumpkin Cookie Butter Latte — this syrup plus cookie butter and a pumpkin cold foam. Full recipe, hot and iced versions, and the video are all over there.

Made a batch? Pumpkin Spice Latte Coffee is available whole bean, ground, in pods, and decaf — so however you make your coffee, it works. Fresh roasted to order, every time.

More recipes like this one are at The Menu, or browse the whole Syrup Masterclass for more like it.

FAQ

What's in pumpkin spice syrup?

Real canned pumpkin purée, water, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice, simmered together for a few minutes until it comes together into a pourable syrup.

How long does homemade pumpkin spice syrup last?

Up to 10 days in the refrigerator in an airtight jar. Give it a stir before each use since the pumpkin can settle.

Can I use fresh roasted pumpkin instead of canned?

You can, as long as it's cooked down and pureed smooth first. Canned pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling — check the label) is the easiest and most consistent option, which is why the recipe calls for it.

How much syrup should I use per cup of coffee?

Start with 2 tablespoons per 8–12 oz drink and adjust from there. If you like it sweeter or more pumpkin-forward, go up to 3.

Is there a sugar-free version of this syrup?

Not yet published, but it's a strong candidate for our Without the Compromise library — allulose or a brown sugar allulose blend would work well here. Keep an eye on the Syrup Hub.

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Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe

Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe

Sally Valenti

Servings

About 1.5 cups (approx. 12 drinks at 2 Tbsp each)

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

5 minutes

Cuisine

American

Category

Syrup

Real pumpkin, warm spice, and two sugars simmered into a syrup that turns any coffee into a pumpkin spice latte. Ten minutes, one pot, done.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin purée

  • 1 cup water

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Directions

  1. 1. Blot excess moisture from the pumpkin purée using a strainer lined with paper towels, or press between paper towels directly.

  2. 2. Combine water, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves.

  3. 3. Add pumpkin purée, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice. Simmer gently 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4. Remove from heat and cool completely.

  5. 5. Strain if desired. Transfer to a jar and refrigerate up to 10 days.

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