This recipe for a simple, homemade, pumpkin spice sauce, is sure to be a staple in your coffee bar for this Autumn time of year. If you’re a coffee lover like I am, you are going to absolutely love this recipe. Also, especially if you LOVE the pumpkin spice season! I love finding new homemade (and natural) recipes to add to my coffee.
So, read along to see how you can add this wonderful treat to your coffee! As long as you have pumpkin, you can have this recipe all year round (If you’re a pumpkin/coffee addict such as myself).
Why you should make this simple recipe for your tea/coffee
First of all, it will save you money! Saving you many trips up the street for the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes, or to your local coffee shop. Although it’s fantastic to support your local coffee shops whenever you can, it’s still great to save money, gas, and time wherever you can. Especially if you’re on a tight budget.
This recipe is also great to add to your homemade lattes, hot coffee, and cold brew. It’s definitely the perfect way to bring the fall season into your home and coffee bar.
There are some great recipes too, for homemade simple syrup, that are great for the fall time too and they can be used for a multitude of things.
How to make the homemade pumpkin spice sauce
This recipe is so simple, natural, and wonderful. You won’t need medium heat or a fine mesh strainer for this recipe either, it’s so simple and quick. So, there are only a few simple ingredients needed for this homemade recipe, as well as only a few tools. You can find all of this at your local grocery store as well.
Tools needed:
Small bowl
Whisk
Ingredients needed:
Sweetened condensed milk – not to be confused with evaporated milk
Real pumpkin puree – you can use a can of store-bought, or, you can make your own homemade pumpkin puree
Pumpkin Spice (or pumpkin pie spice)
Vanilla extract
Cinnamon sticks (optional for garnish)
Now that you have all of your tools and ingredients ready, time to make the pumpkin sauce!
Step 1:
Whisk all of these ingredients into a small bowl, making sure it’s all well incorporated. You do not have to heat this recipe up, you can mix everything at room temperature.
Step 2:
Place into an airtight container, such as a glass jar or a mason jar.
Step 3:
Place it into the refrigerator and allow it to sit and rest for a little while. Once it’s rested, it’s ready to use.
Q & A for this simple pumpkin spice sauce recipe
How long can I refrigerate this recipe?
You can store this pumpkin sauce recipe in a glass, airtight, container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator. Although, I can almost bet you will use this up so quickly. Additionally, you will know if it has gone bad if there is mold, or if the smell is off.
How much do I add to my coffee/tea?
You can add 1-2 tablespoons of sauce to your tea or coffee. If you give it a taste test and you think it needs more add more! If you think it needs less, add less. It’s all on your personal preference but start at 1-2 tablespoons.
What can I pair this with?
If you’re putting this in your coffee or tea, this goes great any time of day. Especially with homemade pumpkin flavor French toast, theseApple Cider Donut Muffins, ice cream, or pumpkin pancakes with maple syrup. You can also spice up your daily coffee drinks by adding pumpkin sauce, some homemade whipped cream, and cold foam. One of the best things about this recipe is it’s super versatile and full of natural flavors.
Can I make this recipe dairy free?
I have not delved into the dairy-free switch for condensed milk yet. However, I do know that full-fat coconut milk is one of the only options that can sometimes be substituted for sweetened condensed milk.So, give it a try and let me know how it is!
Simple Homemade Pumpkin Spice Sauce Printable Recipe
Simple Homemade Pumpkin Spice Sauce
This recipe is perfect for the fall season, or if you're like me all year round. There is no cooking or heat required for this recipe, only a few ingredients!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 can of 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice (or pumpkin pie spice)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Whisk all ingredients in a small bowl until thoroughly combined
- Place into an airtight container and allow to rest in the fridge for a few hours or overnight
- Use 1-2 tablespoons in your preferred drink
Did you make this recipe?
Let me know in the comments below if you made this recipe and how you paired it! Thanks for stopping by y’all!
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