Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Ready-to-Print Version)

Delicious pumpkin spice syrup blending real pumpkin and warm spices for cozy fall drinks and treats.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Liquids

01 - 1 cup water
02 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Sweeteners

03 - 1 cup brown sugar (or monkfruit sweetener for sugar-free)

→ Produce

04 - 2 tablespoons pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)

→ Spices

05 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
06 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
07 - ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
08 - ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine water and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
02 - Add cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves to the saucepan and stir. Let the spices infuse for 2 to 3 minutes.
03 - Whisk in the pumpkin purée and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
04 - Reduce heat and simmer gently for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the syrup thickens slightly.
05 - Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool completely. Strain if a smoother texture is desired, then transfer to an airtight glass container. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks and shake well before use.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Use pure pumpkin purée rather than pumpkin pie filling for authentic flavor.
02 - Adjust sweetness by substituting brown sugar with monkfruit sweetener or maple syrup as preferred.
03 - For smoother syrup, strain before storing, especially when using in cold beverages.
04 - Freeze in ice cube trays for convenient, single-serve portions lasting longer-term.