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Rich Maple Pumpkin Coffee Syrup

Skip the overpriced coffee shop syrups and bring cozy autumn flavors straight into your own kitchen with this Rich Maple Pumpkin Coffee Syrup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup canned pumpkin puree plain, not pumpkin pie filling
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon maple extract or more, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Heat-safe spatula or spoon
  • Fine-mesh strainer (optional, for extra-smooth syrup)
  • Glass jar or airtight container (for storage)

Method
 

  1. Combine the base ingredients. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add water, brown sugar, pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk thoroughly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth. Heat until the mixture is just barely boiling—avoid a full boil, as that can cause separation.
  2. Simmer to thicken. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture gently simmer for 10–15 minutes, whisking occasionally. The syrup should thicken slightly and coat the back of a spoon. Be careful not to let it scorch at the bottom.
  3. Finish with extracts. Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the maple extract and vanilla extract. Taste and adjust—add a little more maple extract if you want a stronger flavor.
  4. Cool and store. Allow the syrup to cool completely before transferring it into a clean glass jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Shake or stir before each use, as spices may settle at the bottom.

Notes

Storage Tips Refrigerate: Keeps for up to 2 weeks in a glass jar or airtight container. Reheat: Microwave for 10–15 seconds or warm gently on the stove if it thickens too much.
Make ahead: Flavors deepen after a day or two, so it’s great for prepping ahead.
Expert Tips
✅ Don’t boil too hard – A gentle simmer prevents separation or grainy texture.
✅ Add extracts at the end – Heat can dull their flavor, so always stir them in off-heat.
✅ Use plain pumpkin puree – Avoid pumpkin pie filling, which already has sugar and spices.
✅ Customize sweetness – Try coconut sugar, maple syrup, or white sugar instead of brown.
✅ Strain if you prefer smooth syrup – Use a fine mesh strainer to remove pumpkin fibers.