Pumpkin Spice Simple Syrup
This pumpkin spice simple syrup recipe adds warm and cozy fall flavor to any beverage. Whether you want to add it to your morning coffee, or even seasonal cocktails and mocktails, you’ll be ready for pumpkin season with this syrup!
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Equipment
- 1 1.5-quart saucepan non-reactive
- 1 microplane zester
- 1 glass measuring cup for straining mix
- 1 cheesecloth
- 1 fine mesh sieve
- 1 set measuring spoons if using ground spices
Ingredients
- 113 grams Pumpkin Purée 1/2 cup
- 213 grams dark brown sugar 1 cup
- 237 grams filtered water 1 cup
- 5 g lemon juice 1 tsp
If using whole spices
- 2 whole cinnamon sticks
- 12 whole cloves about 1/2 TBSP, or up to 20 for more intense flavor
- 12 whole allspice berries about 1/2 TBSP, or up to 20 for more intense flavor
- ½ tsp grated nutmeg freshly grated
- 1 inch ginger peeled, whole piece or roughly chopped
If using pumpkin pie spice mix
- 2 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice mix
If using ground spices
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Heat water. Add water to a 1.5-quart non-reactive saucepan and place over medium-low heat.237 grams filtered water
- Dissolve sugar. Add dark brown sugar to the saucepan. Heat and stir until it is dissolved.213 grams dark brown sugar
- Add pumpkin. Add pumpkin purée to the sugar-water mix. Stir until well combined.113 grams Pumpkin Purée
- Add spices. Add in the whole spices, and allow the mix to simmer for 15 minutes.2 whole cinnamon sticks, 12 whole cloves, 12 whole allspice berries, 1/2 tsp grated nutmeg, 1 inch ginger
- Infuse. Remove from heat and allow the spices to continue to steep and infuse as it cools.
- Add lemon juice. Add in the lemon juice, if using.5 g lemon juice
- Filter + strain. Strain the mix into a measuring cup through a fine mesh sieve. Line the sieve with cheesecloth, a tea towel, or a paper towel to really strain all the sediment out.
- Store. Store the simple syrup in a glass bottle or squeeze bottle for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
troubleshooting tips
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- too thick - if your syrup is too thick, you can add a bit more water to thin it out.
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- too thin - if your syrup is much too thin, you can allow it to simmer for longer until it becomes a thicker syrup, like the consistency of a rich sugar syrup or gomme syrup.
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- too spicy - you can add more sugar if the syrup has too strong of a spice flavor, 1 TBSP at a time, until you get a flavor you like. You can also add in 1 tsp more of lemon juice to brighten up the flavor profile.
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- not enough spice flavor - infuse your spices for longer by allowing the syrup to steep for up to an hour for a stronger spice flavor. I like to allow the syrup to steep for at least 30 minutes for the best flavor.
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- not pumpkin enough - if the pumpkin flavor isn’t strong enough for your liking, you can add 1/4 cup more, but it will make the syrup thicker. You may need to dilute it with a bit more water to thin it out. Otherwise, it may not mix into beverages as easily.
🔆 top tip
Using whole spices gives you that "homemade pumpkin pie" flavor to this simple syrup recipe! It tastes like the difference between roasting and puréeing your own pumpkin and using canned pie mix!🍽️ drink ideas for your pumpkin syrup
non-alcoholic drinks This syrup is also great for making your own pumpkin spice drinks, like mocktails and pumpkin lattes! Here are some ideas to get you going:- pumpkin shaken espresso - this is a perfect pumpkin syrup for your morning coffee or cold brew! This seasonal pumpkin shaken espresso is an iced coffee that will rival any coffee house!
- pumpkin spice soda - make this quick and easy pumpkin soda pop using your homemade simple syrup!
- sparkling pumpkin cider - add some pumpkin simple syrup to sparking apple cider for a fall harvest mocktail that's sneakingly similar to a certain wizarding world!
- pumpkin spice mule - use this homemade pumpkin syrup to whip up a ginger-forward pumpkin mule!
- pumpkin espresso martini - espresso martinis are begging to be made into seasonal variations, and this simple syrup is perfect for the job of creating a pumpkin spice espresso martini!
- pumpkin spice daiquiri - use this pumpkin syrup in place of regular simple syrup in a classic daiquiri recipe, and swap out the lime juice for lemon juice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ounceCalories: 73kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gTrans Fat: 0.001gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 51mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1468IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 0.3mg
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Keyword: allspice, autumn, cinnamon rolls, cloves, fall, ginger, Halloween, nutmeg, pumpkin, Thanksgiving, winter