Here at TABLE Magazine, we’re already missing the PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latte) in our autumn-loving hearts. We also believe you should embrace your pumpkin, apple, and maple coffee syrup flavors from Starbucks for as long as you’d like, even when the mornings are coated in frost and snow covers the ground. You want your PSL year-round and we do too! Here are some spiced, sweet, and delectable Starbucks copycat coffee syrups for when you’re craving a little taste of fall. Say hello to crafting your own PSL, Apple Crisp Latte, and Maple Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso. Please note: they’re great in tea too!
How to Use Coffee Syrups in Lattes
When using coffee syrups, start by adding a small amount to your latte (with your preferred milk choice) and taste-test to determine your preferred sweetness level. You’ll want to use darker, bold roasts of coffee flavors like expresso to balance out the sweetness of the syrups. Remember, a little goes a long way, so start with a small amount and then adjust to your taste. You can always get creative and use these homemade coffee syrups with other syrups to make flavors like vanilla pumpkin spice or caramel apple.
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Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup
Description
The real reason you go to Starbucks during the fall.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 2 tsp nutmeg, ground
- 2 tsp cloves, ground
- 1 tsp ginger, ground
- 4 small cinnamon sticks
- 4 tbsp pumpkin puree
Instructions
- Bring sugar and water mixture to a simmer in a small pot, stirring frequently.
- Add nutmeg, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, and pumpkin puree to the pot. Stir mixture together and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let mixture cool before straining into a container.
Apple Crisp Coffee Syrup
Description
Pumpkin Spice’s better half.
Ingredients
- ½ cup apple juice
- ½ cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 ½ cups of brown sugar
- 2 granny smith apples, just the peels
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a small pot and bring mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
- Let mixture simmer for 10 minutes then remove from heat.
- Allow mixture to cool then strain into a container.
Maple Brown Sugar Coffee Syrup
Description
Sweet and tastes of autumn.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup water
- ½ light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 small cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a small pot.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until sugar is completely dissolved.
- Allow mixture to cool then strain into a container.
Recipe by Kylie Thomas
Photography by Keith Recker
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