Description
A rich, homemade pumpkin caramel syrup made with real pumpkin puree, browned butter, and warm spices. It takes about 10-12 minutes to make and is perfect for coffee, oatmeal, or drizzling over desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup (100g) white sugar
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, room temperature
- 1/2 cup (120g) 100% pure pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Measure out cream, pumpkin puree, spices, and vanilla. Have everything ready in small bowls.
- Melt butter and sugars: Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add butter and melt. Add brown sugar and white sugar, stirring constantly with a whisk until dissolved into a thick, bubbling paste.
- Cook the caramel: Continue stirring constantly until the mixture turns a deep golden-brown (copper penny color) and smells nutty, about 2-3 minutes. Do not let it smoke.
- Add cream: Remove the pan from heat. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking vigorously. The mixture will bubble up; keep whisking until smooth.
- Return to heat and thicken: Place the pan back on medium-low heat. Add pumpkin puree and whisk until incorporated. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the syrup coats the back of a spoon.
- Season and finish: Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Taste and adjust if necessary.
- Cool and store: Let the syrup cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Pour into a heatproof jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Use room temperature cream to prevent the caramel from seizing. If the syrup becomes too thick in the fridge, microwave for 15 seconds or stir in warm water. For a smoother texture, strain through a fine-mesh sieve before bottling. Ensure pumpkin puree is 100% pure, not pie filling.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Condiments
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 11
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 12
Keywords: pumpkin caramel syrup, homemade syrup, coffee bar, fall recipes, pumpkin spice, easy syrup, dairy-free option, gluten-free