What would this season be without pumpkin spice?! With this vegan pumpkin spice syrup recipe, you can easily make your own homemade pumpkin spice latte from scratch, super delicious!
‘Tis the season to be jolly! Well, we’re not quite there yet, but a pumpkin spice latte is definitely making me jolly and I always wait for the season to come around to justify my pumpkin spice intake, ha! Nowadays, pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks are vegan-friendly in the United Kingdom and you can easily order a vegan pumpkin spice latte by opting for plant milk. For all your other pumpkin spice latte needs, there’s this simple vegan recipe, that allows you to make your own pumpkin spice syrup at home and enjoy your pumpkin spice latte whenever you feel like it. Whoop!
Ingredients for vegan pumpkin spice syrup
- 130 g golden caster sugar
- 200 ml water
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 whole cardamom pods
- a pinch of ground nutmeg
Equipment:
- nonstick saucepan
- Spatula and whisk
- A fine sieve
- Airtight container for storage
How to make vegan pumpkin spice syrup
It’s all of the ingredients for the syrup in a medium-size nonstick saucepan. Heat on a low/medium heat stirring or whisking regularly until the majority of the water has evaporated. The mixture should become thick and sticky after a couple of minutes and become more syrup-like.
Run the syrup through a small sieve to filter out any big pieces of the spices and then pour your syrup into an airtight and heatproof container.
How to make a vegan pumpkin spice latte
To assemble your vegan pumpkin spice latte, add 1 tablespoon of the pumpkin spice syrup to your coffee mug. Pour in 1 shot of freshly brewed espresso (or 2 if it’s a Monday) and stir to dissolve the syrup in the hot coffee.
Add frost barista plant milk on top and, if you’re feeling fancy, decorate with whipped vegan cream, sprinkles, cinnamon, chocolate and more.
Frequently asked questions
How to store homemade pumpkin spice syrup
store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days.
How much syrup do I use for a pumpkin spice latte?
Add about 1 tablespoon of the syrup to your desired pumpkin spice drink.
How much syrup does this recipe make?
This recipe makes enough syrup for about 5 to 6 pumpkin spice drinks.
This recipe is:
- 100% vegan
- Dairy-free
- Egg-free
- Gluten-free
- Nut free
- Perfect for a vegan pumpkin spice latte
- Easy to make at home from scratch
- Delicious in your morning coffee
Vegan Pumpkin Spice Syrup
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 15
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5-6 1x
- Category: Pumpkin Spice
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Description
With this home-made vegan pumpkin spice syrup you can create your own vegan pumpkin spice latte at home! Super sweet, delicious and filled with autumnal spices.
Ingredients
- 130 g golden caster sugar
- 200 ml water
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ginger powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 2 whole cardamom pods
- a pinch of ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Add all pumpkin spice syrup ingredients into a nonstick saucepan and heat them on low/medium heat. Stir regularly until most of the water has evaporated and the mixture has become thick and sticky.
- Run the syrup through a small sieve to filter out any spices and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days. Add about 1 tablespoon of the syrup to your desired pumpkin spice drink.
- To assemble your vegan pumpkin spice latte, add 1 tbsp of the syrup, 1 shot of espresso (or 2 if it’s a Monday), and frothed plant milk. If you’re feeling fancy, top with cream, sprinkles, and more syrup.
Notes
If you are feeling extra fancy, add a dash of vanilla extract to your drink!
Keywords: Pumpkin spice, pumpkin, vegan pumpkin spice, vegan pumpkin spice latte, vegan pumpkin spice syrup, pumpkin, coffee, PSL
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