This pumpkin spice syrup is sweet, warmly spiced, and perfect for stirring into coffee, drizzling over pancakes, or adding to fall desserts. It comes together quickly on the stovetop with simple pantry ingredients.
In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, water, pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
Set the pan over medium heat and whisk until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to steam, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer gently for 5 minutes, whisking often, until the syrup is fragrant and slightly thickened.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Let the syrup cool for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain it through a fine-mesh sieve into a jar or bottle if you want a smoother syrup.
Allow the syrup to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating.
Notes
For the smoothest syrup, strain it after cooking. Store refrigerated in a sealed jar or bottle and shake before using if any settling occurs. Use it in coffee, lattes, pancakes, waffles, or over ice cream.