Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Sauce (Syrup) Recipe

The pumpkin spice sauce recipe is made with condensed milk, pumpkin puree and spice and has syrup mixed right in. It is a copy of the starbucks one but, so easy, cost effective and absolutely delicious. This recipe is a staple for the fall and can be used in both hot and cold, coffee and tea!

What is pumpkin spice sauce made of?

Pumpkin spice sauce is a mix of condensed milk, pumpkin puree and syrup, flavoured with pumpkin pie spice. This gives you the best of both worlds, you get a syrup and a rich pumpkin sauce all in one!

Ingredient Notes

The ingredients that go into this easy & delicious pumpkin spice sauce (syrup)

Light brown sugar – for the syrup to add into the sauce, adds so much sweetness

Water – is the base for the syrup

Pumpkin Puree – for that, sweet, nutty and rich pumpkin flavour

Condensed Milk – provides a sweet base for the sauce and adds some creaminess

Pumpkin Spice – of course! What would pumpkin spice sauce be without pumpkin spice

Vanilla Paste or Extract – adds so much flavour, depth and that classic vanilla smell

Salt – balances everything out and enhances all of the flavours

How to make Pumpkin Spice Sauce (Syrup) – step by step

Make the syrup by boiling together the sugar and water in a saucepan until, all the sugar completely dissolves, then take off the heat
Whisk together the condensed milk, pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice, vanilla and salt. Until there are no lumps left.
Pour in the warm syrup into the pumpkin mixture, and whisk together. (Make sure the syrup isn’t hot!)
Once the sauce has cooled to room temperature, pour in a jar or bottle and place into the fridge. Ready to use at a moment’s notice!

How do you use pumpkin spice sauce:

This pumpkin spice sauce can be used for both hot and cold coffee, tea and even in a frappuccino or a pumpkin milkshake.

Here are some my favourite ways to use it:

The classic pumpkin spice latte
A delicious iced pumpkin spice latte
An icy cold and sweet pumpkin spice frappuccino
Brown sugar shaken pumpkin spice oat milk espresso, topped with a pumpkin spice cold foam

How should you store pumpkin spice sauce?

The pumpkin spice sauce should be stored in a clean airtight jar or syrup bottle and stored into the fridge. Make sure that the sauce is at room temp before storing away.

How long does pumpkin spice sauce last?

It will last for about 2 weeks, if stored properly. Make sure to store it in the fridge and in a clean jar!

What does Starbucks use for their pumpkin sauce?

Starbucks uses a mixture of condensed milk, syrup and pumpkin puree and spice to make their pumpkin spice lattes. Now, for the pumpkin spice itself, that is a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice.

Tips and Tricks – Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Sauce (Syrup) Recipe

Use 4 tbsp – of pumpkin spice sauce per drink, this is about 2 pumps in starbucks terms
This sauce makes – around 15 servings, if using 4 tbsp per drink!
Store the pumpkin spice syrup – in a airtight jar or pouring bottle and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks
If you don’t have pumpkin spice – simply follow my recipe HERE

The recipe video is on my Tik Tok and IG – please tag @aceofspoons_ if you make this recipe