Try this Homemade Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup recipe.
- Carbohydrate 27.3703960757134 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.00629062499654089 g
- Fiber 0.121960419315512 g
- Protein 0.0503681250282159 g
- Saturated Fat 0.00322677083156885 g
- Serving Size 1 1 oz (49g)
- Sodium 11.4334166746652 mg
- Sugar 27.2484356563979 g
- Trans Fat 0.00207387499886464 g
- Calories 106 calories
Step-by-step
- Combine water and sugar in a microwave safe bowl and heat through (4-5 minutes).
- Stir until sugar is dissolved.
- Whisk in pumpkin puree and spices.
- Drain over a small sieve or cheesecloth.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Making flavored coffee syrups at home requires zero specialized barware, demanding only a microwave-safe bowl and a fine mesh strainer. Commercial coffee syrups rely heavily on corn syrup and artificial extracts, but a quick stove or microwave reduction of brown sugar and water yields a viscous base that suspends real pumpkin puree without chemical stabilizers. Brown sugar contains molasses, which provides the dark caramel notes necessary to mimic authentic coffeehouse flavors without expensive specialty ingredients.
Achieving the Proper Consistency
Heating the water and brown sugar for four to five minutes dissolves the crystalline structure completely, creating a heavy liquid that coats the back of a spoon. Passing the finished liquid through a cheesecloth or a fine sieve removes the fibrous pumpkin pulp, preventing a gritty texture at the bottom of the mug. Store the strained liquid in a sealed glass jar in the refrigerator, where the high sugar concentration acts as a natural preservative for up to fourteen days.
- Gritty texture in the mug: The straining step was skipped or the mesh sieve was too coarse; strain the liquid a second time through cheesecloth.
- Crystallization on storage: The sugar-to-water ratio was altered or the mixture boiled too long; gently reheat the jar with a splash of hot water to dissolve crystals.
- Separation in cold milk: Real pumpkin puree naturally settles out; shake the jar vigorously before each use.
