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About This Recipe
Want to make your own delicious pumpkin drinks right at home? You have to try this super easy, homemade Pumpkin Simple Syrup. It’s perfect to stir it into coffee, lattes, cocktails, tea, or you can even drizzle it over pancakes, oatmeal, or ice cream. It only takes a few minutes to make, and you’ll find so many ways to use it.
Unlike many pumpkin syrups that rely on artificial flavoring or syrupy concentrates, this one gets its flavor (and beautiful color) from real pumpkin, making it naturally creamy and rich without being heavy.
Quickly whip up a batch for Fall drinks like my Smashing Pumpkin Cocktail! Or, use this syrup to make a yummy Fall-inspired Pumpkin Espresso.
Why You’ll Love This Homemade Pumpkin Syrup
- Made with real pumpkin: No artificial flavors, no store-bought syrup, and no weird aftertaste. Just real pumpkin purée and warm cinnamon.
- Quick & easy: Comes together in about 10 minutes with basic pantry ingredients.
- Perfect for drinks AND desserts: Add it to coffee, cocktails, tea, smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt bowls, or drizzle it over pancakes and ice cream.
- Easily customizable: Want it sweeter? Spicier? Smoother? You can easily adjust the recipe to your preference.
- Make-ahead: This pumpkin simple syrup stores well in the fridge all week, so you can have fall-flavored drinks on demand.
- Pumpkin puree: Make sure to use pure pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix!). My favorite brand of pumpkin is Libby. I think it has the best texture and color but any pure pumpkin works! It also has less moisture than a lot of other brands, which could make your syrup too watery.
- Granulated sugar: Use regular granulated sugar or your favorite granulated sweetener (like Swerve).
- Cinnamon: A dash of cinnamon gives this syrup the perfect amount of warmth to balance it out!
How To Make
The full printable recipe is below, but let me walk you through the process so you know what to expect when you’re making it!
1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat until boiling.
2. Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to a bottle or container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days. You can also freeze in silicone cubes for longer storage.
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Pumpkin Simple Syrup
Ingredients
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (250g)
- 1.5 cup granulated sugar (300g)
- 1.25 cups water (300g)
- Dash of cinnamon
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Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and heat until boiling.
- Lower the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Then remove from heat and let cool.
- Transfer to a bottle or container and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition is hand-calculated and accurate. No autocalulations! However, note that values can vary based on the brands you use and if you substitute ingredients.
