Description
This Pumpkin Spice Syrup is a rich and flavorful homemade syrup perfect for adding a cozy autumn touch to your coffee, tea, or desserts. Made with pumpkin puree and warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, this syrup combines sweetness and spice for a comforting seasonal treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve Sugar: In a medium saucepan, combine the water and sugar over medium heat. Stir continuously until the sugar fully dissolves, creating a clear syrup base.
- Add Pumpkin and Spices: Add the pumpkin puree, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger to the saucepan. Stir well until all ingredients are fully combined for an even flavor distribution.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a slight simmer, then reduce the heat to low to gently infuse the syrup with the pumpkin and spices without boiling over.
- Cook the Syrup: Continue to simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent the mixture from sticking to the pan or burning, allowing flavors to meld.
- Add Vanilla: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract to add a smooth aromatic depth to the syrup.
- Strain: Allow the syrup to cool slightly before straining it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean jar or bottle to remove solids and achieve a smooth consistency.
- Cool and Seal: Once strained, let the syrup cool to room temperature before sealing the container tightly to preserve freshness.
- Store: Store the pumpkin spice syrup in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, ready to use whenever you want a burst of fall flavor.
- Serve: Delight in this rich syrup by adding it to your coffee, tea, or desserts for a comforting and spicy seasonal twist.
Notes
- The syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- Make sure to stir occasionally during simmering to prevent burning.
- Straining is important for a smooth syrup without pumpkin solids.
- This syrup pairs well with coffee, tea, milk, or drizzled over desserts.
- Adjust the spices to your preference for more or less heat.
- Use fresh pumpkin puree or canned pure pumpkin — avoid pumpkin pie filling which contains added sugars and spices.