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Caramel Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup (Homemade) + Triple Shot Iced Latte Recipe

By a Bug & a Bean | Posted on 2025-09-05

Make a coffee-shop worthy caramel pumpkin spice syrup at home in 15 minutes, then use it in a triple-shot iced latte. Includes ingredients, step-by-step, storage tips, and pro variations.

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Pumpkin spice remains the comfort classic of fall, and 2025 is seeing fresh twists (chai mashups, whiskey-barrel cold brew, protein cold foams) alongside the tried and true PSL. In this post, you will learn how to create your own Caramel Pumpkin Spice Syrup and Triple Shot PSL that tastes like a café treat but costs less and uses simple ingredients.

Caramel Pumpkin Spice Syrup (Homemade)

Yield & Time

Yield: ~1¼ cups (about 20 tbsp)  •  Total time: ~15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water, warm
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin purée (canned is fine)
  • 1½ tsp pumpkin pie spice or (1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ginger, ⅛ tsp nutmeg, 1–2 pinches ground cloves)
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of fine salt (balances sweetness)

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Step-by-step Instructions

  1. Dry-caramelize the sugar: Add sugar to a light-colored saucepan over medium heat. Let edges melt, then gently stir until the sugar becomes a deep amber caramel. Don’t walk away.
  2. Deglaze (careful!): Remove from heat and slowly whisk in the warm water. It will bubble vigorously; keep whisking until smooth.
  3. Spice & pumpkin: Return to low heat. Whisk in pumpkin purée, pumpkin pie spice, vanilla, and salt. Simmer 2–3 minutes to infuse.
  4. Strain & cool: For the silkiest syrup, strain through a fine mesh (or cheesecloth) into a clean jar/bottle. Cool completely.
  5. Label & store: Refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Shake before use (natural settling is normal).

Barista notes

  • Smoother texture: If you prefer no sediment at all, skip the pumpkin purée and add an extra ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice; you’ll get a clear, café-style syrup.
  • Sweeter/stronger: Reduce water to ¾ cup for a thicker, more intense syrup.
  • Dairy-free friendly: Works beautifully in oat, almond, or coconut milk drinks.

Caramel Pumpkin Spice Iced Latte (Triple Shot)

What you’ll need

  • 3 shots fresh espresso (≈ 90 ml / 3 fl oz)
  • 1½–2 tbsp Caramel Pumpkin Spice Syrup (above), to taste
  • 1 cup cold milk
  • Ice
  • Optional toppings: cold foam, caramel drizzle, and a pinch of pumpkin pie spice

Assemble

  1. Fill a 16-oz glass with ice. Add 1½–2 tbsp syrup.
  2. Pull 3 espresso shots. Pour over the syrup; stir to dissolve.
  3. Add cold milk. Taste and adjust syrup to your sweetness level.
  4. Optional: top with a quick cold foam (Learn how to make your own at home) and a light dusting of pumpkin spice; drizzle caramel for café vibes.

Make it yours

  • Mocha twist: Add 1 tbsp chocolate syrup for a caramel-pumpkin mocha.
  • Protein cold foam: Froth milk with a scoop of unflavored protein for a trend-forward topping; keep sugars balanced.
  • Hot latte: Steam milk instead of using ice; use 1–2 tbsp syrup in a 12-oz mug.

Storage, safety & gifting

Store the syrup refrigerated up to 2 weeks in a clean, airtight bottle. Always use a clean spoon, and discard if you notice off smells or separation that doesn’t recombine with shaking. For gifts, pour into 8–12 oz swing-top bottles and add a cozy printable label.