Move on over Mrs. Butterworth's syrup, my breakfast waffles and pancakes have a new friend in town! Meet the best Pumpkin spice syrup. It will be sticking around until the end of fall, or maybe until it's gone (I give it one week).
No disrespect to maple syrup because it is delicious, but trying a more fall inspired syrup on hot pancakes, gave my life a whole new meaning! Pumpkin spice syrup flavor is super rich and once it it poured over a pad of butter on a waffle, my lips get smacking! It can also be used in any hot coffee drink or tea! The options are endless with this syrup.
Ingredients and substitutions
All of the ingredients in this syrup can be found in your pantry. However, if you don't stock pumpkin puree, then you may have to only make one trip to the store. In addition, the cost to make this pumpkin spice syrup is low!
- Libby's pumpkin puree: other brands can be used as well. But this is a must to have in it to give it that extra pumpkin flavor.
- Pumpkin pie spice: Homemade can be used, but if you are short on time, this is a great substitute.
- Granulated sugar: Can't have a syrup without sugar!
- Brown sugar: Light or dark. This gives the syrup its rich, sweeter taste.
- Vanilla extract: Great flavor enhancer!
- Water
What can this syrup be used in?
- Add it to coffee or tea and save yourself money from buying a Starbucks!
- Mix with heavy cream and create the best pumpkin spiced whipped cream.
- Pour it all over your breakfast waffles, pancakes, or even french toast!
- Add it to yogurt or even overnight oats.
- Vanilla ice cream won't mind being lathered in this syrup!
How to make pumpkin spice syrup!
First, add all the ingredients to saucepan and bring to a boil. Make sure all the sugar has dissolved.
Second, strain all ingredients through a mesh sieve to separate all solids.
Third, pour syrup into mason jars or any airtight container.
Lastly, store in fridge for up to one week. Shake before using.
Variations
- Add in some vanilla to change and enhance the flavor.
- Make your own pumpkin spice and experiment with different amounts of spices.
- Make it more vegan with using coconut sugar with refined sugars.
FAQ's
Please check out this article on what pairs well with pumpkin spice.
Pumpkin spice syrup
Equipment
- Large saucepan
- Spoon
- Measuring cups and spoons
- mason jars
- Mesh sieve
- Bowl
Ingredients
Pumpkin spice syrup
- 1 cup water
- ⅓ cup pumpkin puree canned
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
Instructions
Pumpkin spice syrup
- In a large saucepan, add all the ingredients. Bring to a boil and make sure that the sugar has all dissolved. Stir often.
- Pour mixture through mesh sieve and into a bowl to strain anything solids that did not dissolve.
- Pour syrup into mason jars or any airtight container. Place in the fridge for up to a week. Shake before using.
Nutrition
Favorite fillings frostings!
- Strawberry rhubarb jam
- Homemade thick hot fudge
- Strawberry cake filling
- Nutter butter cookie buttercream
Fun fact of the day!
400 quarter pounders can be made from one cow.
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