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Easy Homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup in 5 Minutes

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This easy homemade pumpkin spice syrup comes together in just 5 minutes with real ingredients like pumpkin puree and warm spices. Perfect for coffee, pancakes, oatmeal, and more, it’s a budget-friendly, customizable alternative to store-bought syrups.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (100% pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon allspice (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk gently until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Whisk in the pumpkin puree until fully incorporated and no clumps remain.
  3. Stir in the cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. Whisk until evenly distributed.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (small bubbles breaking the surface) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, whisking occasionally, until the flavors meld and the syrup thickens slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, if using.
  6. Optional but recommended: Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a glass jar or heat-safe bowl to remove any pumpkin fibers or spice sediment.
  7. Let the syrup cool to room temperature before sealing the jar. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Shake before each use.

Notes

For a deeper flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated. For a sugar-free version, use monk fruit sweetener or allulose. The syrup thickens slightly as it cools. If it crystallizes in the fridge, microwave for 10-15 seconds or place the jar in warm water and shake. The flavors deepen after a day or two in the fridge.

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