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About This Pumpkin Spice Syrup

If Starbucks pumpkin spice lattes are your weakness, this syrup is your secret weapon! Making your own pumpkin spice syrup at home means you can enjoy that cozy flavor anytime—not just when it’s on the Starbucks menu!

My simple Starbucks copycat recipe is based on the real Sweet Pumpkin Spice Syrup that Starbucks serves at their cafes.

Pro-tip: use this pumpkin spice syrup recipe and this Vanilla Sweet Cream Cold Foam (A Copycat Starbucks Recipe) to make your favorite Starbucks latte at home!

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Let’s Talk Ingredients

Now that I’ve convinced you to make this Starbucks pumpkin spice syrup copycat recipe, let’s talk about some key ingredients:

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Making The Syrup, Step By Step (With Photos!)

Baking Equipment Recommendations (To Help You Make Homemade Syrups)

If you plan on making more homemade coffee syrups, I recommend investing in the following “baking” equipment:

½-Tablespoon measure

Drink recipes often instruct you to use ½ Tablespoon of certain ingredients. Unfortunately, most measuring spoon sets don’t come with this measure! Luckily, you can buy a ½-Tablespoon measuring spoon on its own.

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Ikea KORKEN Bottle With Stopper

I like using these Ikea KORKEN Bottles when making syrups and extracts. Although the bottles have an official capacity of 5 ounces, I’ve found I can fit 6 ounces in there easily!

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Looking for a simple syrup recipe that pairs with everything? Check out my 5 Minute Simple Syrup Recipe (For Cakes, Cocktails, Drinks)!


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5 Minute Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

This 5 Minute Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Starbucks Copycat Recipe) is quick, easy, and made with real pumpkin purée, warm fall spices, and a touch of sweetness. Perfect for stirring into lattes, cold brew, or drizzling over desserts, this homemade pumpkin spice syrup brings cozy Starbucks flavors to your own kitchen—any time of year.

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  • Whisk the water, sugars, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spices to combine. In a medium, heavy-bottomed saucepan, whisk together the water, sugars, pumpkin puree, and pumpkin spices to begin dissolving the ingredients. The water should turn cloudy, but don’t worry if the sugar doesn’t fully dissolve—that’ll happen in the next step!

  • Cook the mixture into a syrup. Cook over medium-high heat, whisking continuously until the ingredients dissolves and the mixture starts to boil, about 3 minutes. Once the mixture comes to a boil, continue to whisk and cook at a very low boil for another minute, reducing the heat as necessary.

  • Add the vanilla. Remove from heat and immediately whisk in the vanilla extract.

  • Strain the syrup, then cool and store. Place a fine-mesh sieve over a liquid measuring cup with a lid and pour the syrup through the sieve to remove any lumps. Cool to room temperature.Once cool, use a funnel to pour the syrup into an airtight bottle with a resealable cap. The homemade simple syrup will store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Weeknight Baking:
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Over the past several years of running Hummingbird High, I kept a crucial aspect of my life hidden from my readers: I had a full-time, extremely demanding job in the tech world. In my debut cookbook, Weeknight Baking, I finally reveal the secrets to baking delicious desserts on a tight schedule.

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