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Homemade Pumpkin Chai Syrup Recipe – Easy & Perfect for Fall

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This homemade pumpkin chai syrup is a quick and easy recipe that transforms your morning coffee, oatmeal, or yogurt into a cozy fall treat. Made with real pumpkin puree and chai tea bags, it’s a flavorful, preservative-free alternative to store-bought syrups.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 2 chai tea bags
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine the base: In a medium saucepan, add 1 cup water, 1 cup packed brown sugar, and 1/2 cup granulated sugar. Place over medium heat and whisk gently until sugars are completely dissolved, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add the pumpkin and spices: Whisk in 1/3 cup pumpkin puree, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom (if using), and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth, about 1 minute.
  3. Steep the chai: Drop 2 chai tea bags into the saucepan, ensuring they are fully submerged. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer (not a rolling boil).
  4. Simmer and stir: Let the syrup simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it coats the back of a spoon.
  5. Remove from heat and steep: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the chai tea bags steep in the hot syrup for another 5 minutes.
  6. Strain: Remove and discard the tea bags. Pour the syrup through a fine-mesh strainer into a heat-safe bowl or storage jar.
  7. Add vanilla: While the syrup is still warm (but not boiling), stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  8. Cool and store: Let the syrup cool completely in the jar. Once at room temperature, cover and refrigerate.

Notes

For a thicker syrup, simmer a few minutes longer. For a spicier version, add a slice of fresh ginger or a star anise while simmering. The syrup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Flavors deepen after a day in the fridge.

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