Syrups · Mafia Matcha
Autumn in a bottle 🎃. This homemade spiced pumpkin syrup is sweet, velvety and warmly spiced, made with real pumpkin purée, brown sugar, vanilla and a pinch of pumpkin spice. Just a splash turns your everyday matcha into the cosiest seasonal latte, hot or iced, and it comes together in one small pan.
Spiced Pumpkin Syrup
Makes about 20 Servings.
Ingredients
- 100g brown sugar
- 100g caster sugar
- 120g pumpkin purée
- 240ml water
- 1 tsp vanilla paste
- ½ tsp pumpkin spice
- Optional: 80ml condensed milk, for a creamier texture
How to
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Combine
Add the brown sugar, caster sugar, pumpkin purée, water, vanilla paste, pumpkin spice and condensed milk (if using) to a small saucepan and stir well. -
Simmer
Simmer gently on a very low heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is smooth and slightly thickened. -
Cool and bottle
Take the pan off the heat and leave the syrup to cool completely, then pour into a sealed glass bottle or jar and keep in the fridge.
How to use it
Add around 20ml syrup to your matcha latte for an instant pumpkin spice twist.
Iced: Add the syrup to a tall glass, fill with ice and top up with milk. Pour your matcha shot on top for those beautiful layers.
Hot: Add the syrup into the cup, pour in your matcha shot, then pour over the steamed milk. Remember, for hot matcha it's always matcha first, then milk.
Tips for the perfect Spiced Pumpkin Syrup
- Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling, which already contains sugar and spices.
- Keep the heat very low. Pumpkin purée can catch on the bottom of the pan, so stir every few minutes.
- Give the bottle a good shake before each use, as the pumpkin can settle over time.
- Add the condensed milk for a richer, creamier syrup that tastes just like a pumpkin spice latte.
FAQs
What does spiced pumpkin syrup taste like?
It's sweet, smooth and warmly spiced, with a gentle pumpkin flavour, soft vanilla notes and a hint of caramel from the brown sugar. Think pumpkin pie in a syrup.
How long does spiced pumpkin syrup last?
Stored in a sealed glass bottle or jar in the fridge, it will keep fresh for up to 10 days.
How much syrup should I add to a matcha latte?
Start with around 20ml and add more to taste.
What is pumpkin spice?
Pumpkin spice is a warming blend of ground spices, usually cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves and allspice. You'll find it ready-made in most supermarkets.
Is this syrup vegan?
It is when made without the condensed milk. For a creamy vegan version, swap in coconut condensed milk instead.