Homemade Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Sauce for Coffee
DIY pumpkin sauce for coffee Make Starbucks-style pumpkin spice sauce at home! Enjoy a healthier, affordable, and delicious pumpkin spice latte this fall.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup fresh pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves or you can use 5 whole cloves if you can’t find the ground version
- 1 cup filtered water
- ¾ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Add the pumpkin puree and all the spices to a small pot over low heat. Mix and allow to heat through.
- Add the water and sugar and stir just until the sugar is dissolved.
- Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and pour through a fine mesh strainer into a glass jar.
- Allow to cool and store in the fridge.
Notes
Tips
Use real pumpkin puree
Use real pumpkin puree, as this gives this pumpkin sauce recipe a rich, genuine pumpkin taste that pairs perfectly with fall drinks. You’ll get the best flavor with natural ingredients, avoiding any artificial taste found in pre-made syrups.
Strain for smoothness
After simmering, pour your sauce through a fine mesh strainer to catch any spice bits. This step is what gets you that silky-smooth texture pumpkin spice coffee syrup in lattes is known for. And while you're at it, save that leftover spice sediment for baking!
Store in an airtight container
Once it cools, pour your sauce into an airtight container like a mason jar to keep it fresh. This homemade version will last in the fridge, ready for you to make your own at-home pumpkin spice lattes whenever the craving hits.
Storage
Refrigeration: Once your pumpkin sauce has cooled, store it in a mason jar or airtight container in the fridge. It’ll stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
Freezing and Thawing: Want to keep some for later? Freeze it for up to 3 months. Using an ice cube tray for portion control is perfect—just pop out a cube when needed. Thawing is as easy as placing it in the fridge overnight or heating it gently over medium heat.
If it’s thicker after freezing, just stir in a little water, maple syrup, or sweetened condensed milk to get it back to the right consistency.
Reheating: Simply warm the sauce over medium heat. If it's been in the fridge or freezer, it may need a splash of liquid like coconut milk or skim milk to loosen it up. Stir or shake until it’s smooth and just how you like it.