Pumpkin Spice Syrup Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon or 4-5 cinnamon sticks (or a mix of both)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
• 4 heaping tablespoons pumpkin puree (use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling)

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, pour in 2 cups of water, 1 ½ cups of sugar, ½ cup of packed brown sugar, and add the cinnamon (either ground or sticks), nutmeg, ginger, and ground cloves. Stir gently to combine the sugars with the water.

2. 2

   Add Pumpkin Puree: Stir in 4 heaping tablespoons of pumpkin puree, ensuring it is well mixed with the spiced sugar water to infuse the syrup with pumpkin flavor.

3. 3

   Simmer the Syrup: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil, stirring frequently to dissolve the sugars completely. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the syrup to thicken slightly.

4. 4

   Strain the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat. If you used cinnamon sticks, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids or spice pieces, leaving you with a smooth syrup.

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   Cool and Store: Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a clean bottle or jar with a lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Use to enhance coffee, pancakes, desserts, or beverages.